Women's Involvement in Protecting Jakarta: A Qualitative Study of Srikandi Mass Organizations and Communities

Abstract

The role of women in community organizations is increasingly prominent as part of efforts to strengthen social resilience and fight for equal roles in the public sphere. This study aims to identify the contributions and representation of women within various mass organizations (ormas), such as Srikandi Pemuda Pancasila, Srikandi Pemuda Panca Marga, Wajah Bunda Indonesia, the women's wing of the Democratic Party, and Srikandi MPW DKI Jakarta. The research method used was a descriptive qualitative approach through documentation studies, social media observations, and in-depth interviews with female community organization leaders in the Jakarta area in 2024. The results show that each organization has distinct yet complementary characteristics and movement focuses. Srikandi Pemuda Pancasila, under the leadership of Fitria Oktarina, emphasizes leadership spirit and strengthens nationalism among young women. Srikandi Pemuda Panca Marga, led by Paramita, is oriented towards preserving the values ​​of struggle and social service. Wajah Bunda Indonesia (Indonesian Mother Face) under Fiki Maulani developed a program for women's economic independence and increased family productivity. The Democratic Party's women's wing community focuses on legal advocacy and women's assistance. Meanwhile, Srikandi MPW DKI Jakarta, chaired by Rita, is active in the women's movement working through household-based food security by utilizing family yards and medicinal plants. This research confirms that women's roles in mass organizations are not merely complementary to organizational structures, but agents of social change that contribute significantly to community empowerment, the economy, and family resilience. The implications of this research are expected to strengthen gender literacy in the realm of social organizations and serve as a reference for policymakers and academics in developing community-based women's empowerment programs.

Keywords : women, community organizations, empowerment, social leadership, Srikandi

DOI: 10.7176/NMMC/110-02

Publication date: November 30^th 2025