- Assistant Professor, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta
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
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2024–presentAssistant Professor, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta
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2020–2023Senior lecturer, Universitas Bina Nusantara
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2017–2019Seasonal Lecturer, University of Western Australia
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2013–2015Lecturer, Universitas Presiden
Education
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2019University of Western Australia, Ph.D.
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2010University of Queensland, Master of Development Practice (Adv)
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2004University of Gadjah Mada, Bachelor degree
Publications
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2024Palgrave, Traditional Attire and Political Statement: A Case Study of Indonesia’s First Female Speaker
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2024ALIGN/ODI, Indonesia: Women’s political engagement and gender norms. Part 2: How political parties engage women voters and members during electoral campaigns
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2024Westminster Foundation for Democracy, Biaya Politik di Indonesia
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2024ALIGN/ODI, Indonesia: Women’s political engagement and gender norms. Part 1: The relationship between norms around caregiving and breadwinning, and political participation
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2024Development in Practice, Adaptive Methodology and Intellectual Activism: Teaching Gender in Indonesian Universities
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2024Politics and Governance, Passing the Sexual Violence Crime Law in Indonesia: Reflection of a Gender-Sensitive Parliament?
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2023Global Strategis, ASEAN Norms and Gender-Responsive Human Security.
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2023ISEAS, GENDER DIVERSITY IN PARLIAMENT, CABINET AND AMBASSADORIAL APPOINTMENTS: A WORK IN PROGRESS?
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2023PerthUSAsia Centre, Young Voters and the Future of Democracy Post-2024 Indonesian Elections
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2022Advances in Southeast Asian Studies, Gender in Academic Journals: Experience from Indonesia
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2022Routledge, Substantive Representation of Women in Indonesia (book chapter)
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2022Journal of ASEAN Studies, Democratization in the digital era: Experience from Southeast Asia
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2022Parliamentary Affairs, Gender, Political Dynasties, and Committee Assignments: Evidence from Indonesia
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2021Parliamentary Affairs, Explaining gender gaps in Indonesian legislative committees
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2021Social Science Quarterly, Young voters and political participation in Indonesia: Revisiting a marriage gap
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2020Politics & Gender, Islam, Parties, and Women's Political Nomination in Indonesia
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2020Women's Studies International Forum, Women and social media during legislative elections in Indonesia
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2019Women's Studies International Forum, Women's views and experiences of accessing National Parliament: Evidence from Indonesia
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2019Women's Studies International Forum, Women Who Win in Indonesia: The Impact of Age, Experience, and List Position
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2019Encyclopedia of Women & Islamic Cultures, Political Parties and Participation: Indonesia
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2019Ex Aequo, Gender quotas in Indonesia: Re-examining the role of international NGOs
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2019Parliamentary Affairs, Explaining Gender Gaps in Indonesian Legislative Committees
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2018Women's Studies International Forum, Indonesian young voters: Political knowledge and electing women into parliament
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2018Asian Social Science, On The Same Page? Support for Gender Quotas among Indonesian Lawmakers
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2018Contemporary Politics, Women’s representation in Asian parliaments: a QCA approach
Grants and Contracts
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2024ALiGN Gender Norms and Women's Political Participation
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding Source:
- Overseas Development Institute
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2024Empowering Women in STEM in Indonesia
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding Source:
- British Council
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2024Cost 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
- Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
- Website
- Article Feed
- ORCID
- Joined