The Success of Transgenders In The Election Process For Public Officials: A Public Policy Reform In Indonesia

This study aimed to examine transgender people's success in Indonesia's election for public officials. victory is the first that happened country’s officials election. As transgenders face discriminative acts which impede their opportunities, it interesting investigate factors contributing this victory. a policy reform Indonesia. present incorporated focus group discussion (FGD) approach and in-depth interviews. Thirty-two key informants were selected, followed by document reviews. The results showed elections due utilizing shift heteronormative habitus society, possessed capital, social domain building relationships communication between organizations institutions. contributes empirical evidence people could win society firmly holds values of second or male female gender identity. Practically, provides input policymakers make requirements as limited men women also include third identity.