Ella Syafputri Prihatini

Ella S. Prihatini is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta (UMJ) and a non-resident fellow at the Centre for Muslim States and Societies (CMSS) at the University of Western Australia (UWA). She holds a Ph.D. in political science and international relations from the University of Western Australia (UWA), and a master degree in Development Studies from the University of Queensland (UQ). Ella is also a member of the Indonesian Young Scientists Academy (ALMI), an organization for Indonesia's leading young scientists. Her research focuses on women's political representation, electoral politics, and politics of gender in Asia. She published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including Politics & Gender, Parliamentary Affairs, and Contemporary Politics. In addition to academic contributions, Ella advocates for women's rights and gender equality through the Women's Voice Empowerment Movement (GPSP).

Ella S. Prihatini adalah Asisten Profesor Ilmu Politik di Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta (UMJ) dan peneliti non-residen di Centre for Muslim States and Societies (CMSS) di University of Western Australia (UWA). Ia meraih gelar Ph.D. dalam ilmu politik dan hubungan internasional dari University of Western Australia (UWA), dan gelar master dalam Studi Pembangunan dari University of Queensland (UQ). Ella juga anggota Akademi Ilmuwan Muda Indonesia (ALMI), sebuah organisasi bagi ilmuwan muda terkemuka Indonesia. Penelitiannya berfokus pada representasi politik perempuan, politik elektoral, dan politik gender di Asia. Ia menerbitkan karya di berbagai jurnal peer-review, termasuk Politics & Gender, Parliamentary Affairs, dan Contemporary Politics. Selain kontribusi akademik, Ella mengadvokasi hak-hak perempuan dan kesetaraan gender melalui Gerakan Pemberdayaan Swara Perempuan (GPSP).

Experience

  • 2024–present
    Assistant Professor, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta
  • 2020–2023
    Senior lecturer, Universitas Bina Nusantara
  • 2017–2019
    Seasonal Lecturer, University of Western Australia
  • 2013–2015
    Lecturer, Universitas Presiden

Education

  • 2019 
    University of Western Australia, Ph.D.
  • 2010 
    University of Queensland, Master of Development Practice (Adv)
  • 2004 
    University of Gadjah Mada, Bachelor degree

Publications

  • 2024
    Palgrave, Traditional Attire and Political Statement: A Case Study of Indonesia’s First Female Speaker
  • 2024
    ALIGN/ODI, Indonesia: Women’s political engagement and gender norms. Part 2: How political parties engage women voters and members during electoral campaigns
  • 2024
    Westminster Foundation for Democracy, Biaya Politik di Indonesia
  • 2024
    ALIGN/ODI, Indonesia: Women’s political engagement and gender norms. Part 1: The relationship between norms around caregiving and breadwinning, and political participation
  • 2024
    Development in Practice, Adaptive Methodology and Intellectual Activism: Teaching Gender in Indonesian Universities
  • 2024
    Politics and Governance, Passing the Sexual Violence Crime Law in Indonesia: Reflection of a Gender-Sensitive Parliament?
  • 2023
    Global Strategis, ASEAN Norms and Gender-Responsive Human Security.
  • 2023
    ISEAS, GENDER DIVERSITY IN PARLIAMENT, CABINET AND AMBASSADORIAL APPOINTMENTS: A WORK IN PROGRESS?
  • 2023
    PerthUSAsia Centre, Young Voters and the Future of Democracy Post-2024 Indonesian Elections
  • 2022
    Advances in Southeast Asian Studies, Gender in Academic Journals: Experience from Indonesia
  • 2022
    Routledge, Substantive Representation of Women in Indonesia (book chapter)
  • 2022
    Journal of ASEAN Studies, Democratization in the digital era: Experience from Southeast Asia
  • 2022
    Parliamentary Affairs, Gender, Political Dynasties, and Committee Assignments: Evidence from Indonesia
  • 2021
    Parliamentary Affairs, Explaining gender gaps in Indonesian legislative committees
  • 2021
    Social Science Quarterly, Young voters and political participation in Indonesia: Revisiting a marriage gap
  • 2020
    Politics & Gender, Islam, Parties, and Women's Political Nomination in Indonesia
  • 2020
    Women's Studies International Forum, Women and social media during legislative elections in Indonesia
  • 2019
    Women's Studies International Forum, Women's views and experiences of accessing National Parliament: Evidence from Indonesia
  • 2019
    Women's Studies International Forum, Women Who Win in Indonesia: The Impact of Age, Experience, and List Position
  • 2019
    Encyclopedia of Women & Islamic Cultures, Political Parties and Participation: Indonesia
  • 2019
    Ex Aequo, Gender quotas in Indonesia: Re-examining the role of international NGOs
  • 2019
    Parliamentary Affairs, Explaining Gender Gaps in Indonesian Legislative Committees
  • 2018
    Women's Studies International Forum, Indonesian young voters: Political knowledge and electing women into parliament
  • 2018
    Asian Social Science, On The Same Page? Support for Gender Quotas among Indonesian Lawmakers
  • 2018
    Contemporary Politics, Women’s representation in Asian parliaments: a QCA approach

Grants and Contracts

  • 2024
    ALiGN Gender Norms and Women's Political Participation
    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding Source:
    Overseas Development Institute
  • 2024
    Empowering Women in STEM in Indonesia
    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding Source:
    British Council
  • 2024
    Cost of Politics in Indonesia
    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding Source:
    Westminster Foundation for Democracy

Professional Memberships

  • Asosiasi Ilmu Hubungan Internasional Indonesia (AIHII)
  • Akademi Ilmuwan Muda Indonesia (ALMI)
  • Asosiasi Program Studi Ilmu Politik Indonesia (APSIPOL)

Contact Ella for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision