Effectiveness of election socialisation in increasing the political literacy of society in Central Kalimantan

Erawati, Desi (2020) Effectiveness of election socialisation in increasing the political literacy of society in Central Kalimantan. International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, 13 (2). pp. 533-546.

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Abstract

Political literacy education for society is needed because the realisation of democracy comes from the people and for the people. Therefore, the need for ammunition to develop true political awareness to society, socialisation is one factor that fosters awareness in political literacy. This study aims to examine how the role and function of socialisation, especially in 11 segmentations, especially in Central Kalimantan, with the analysis of the social theory of George Herbert Mead. This study uses a descriptive
qualitative approach with the library research model, as primary data in the form of documents in Central Kalimantan province and as supporting data from several regulations, national and international journals. Besides, an interview is conducted from the General Election Commission (KPU) as the cross-check document data. The findings show that the roles and functions of the KPU and democratic volunteers are appropriate because they are influential people and are respected for their duties and functions. The stages of socialisation given under the targets, such as for beginner voters, women, and religious leaders. Evaluation of the socialisation conducted needs the existence of feedback from the community resulting from the socialisation that has been carried out. Political literacy education will continue through similar events without having to wait for simultaneous local elections in the following years.

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