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Anwar Tanjung, M., & Tyesta ALW, L. (2019). The Influence of Culture on General Elections in Indonesia. KnE Social Sciences, 3(14), 371–379. https://doi.org/10.18502/kss.v3i14.4323

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The Influence of Culture on General Elections in Indonesia

KnE Social Sciences / The First Economics, Law, Education and Humanities International Conference (The First ELEHIC) / Pages 371–379

Abstract

Introduction. Culture in society has an influence on general elections. It has particular influence over the legislative elections in South Nias district. Customary and kinship system living in the society as a law affect the legislative elections. The influence can be constructive and destructive. In order to investigate the influence of culture over the general elections, the researchers carried out a case study on legislative elections in Nias Selatan district, North Sumatra province, Indonesia in 2014. Method. This research is a qualitative research conducted through in-depth interviews to the people of South Nias district. Results. The findings showed that culture has influenced the general elections.


 


 


Keywords: Influence, Culture, Legislative Election, Indonesia.

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