SINTO SUNARYO, 041517157315 and BADRI MUNIR SUKOCO, 049615333 and Dwi Ratmawati, - and Dian Ekowati, - (2019) The Glass Ceiling: Investigating he Dynamics Surrounding the Election of a Female Regent. International Journal of Business and Society, 20 (2). pp. 463-481. ISSN 1511-6670

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Abstract

The glass ceiling faced by women leaders in politics has not been studied widely and has become a public and academic debate.Moreover, the lack of women’s representation in politics in developing countries,especially Indonesia, is an intriguing topic. This paper aims to explore how a woman who becomes a regional head confronts the glass ceiling. This study used a single case study in Sragen, Indonesia. A series of interviews with the Sragen regent, vice regent, a political party figure, religious leader, and community leader was analyzed by using the Gioia method. The results indicate that the woman leader encountered the glass ceiling from the beginning of her candidacy announcement. The glass ceiling was overcome by establishing networking with a coalition partner, building public trust and demonstrating ability as a female leader. This study has implications for the need tore-interpret the suitability of gender roles, which is explained in gender role congruity theory. Further research can be conducted to explore how gender roles should be placed in an organizational context.

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