Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (SJHSS)
Volume-4 | Issue-05 | 366-370
Original Research Article
The Headwoman Leadership Communication Style in The Rotation of Patriarchal Bureaucracy in West Java, Indonesia
Hamida S Harahap, Aida V S Hubeis, Amiruddin Saleh, Krishnarini Matindas
Published : May 30, 2019
Abstract
Style of communication in the patriarchal context cannot follow the normative leadership, so that women must be able to
exploit in the field. The aim of the study was to analyze the ability of women as leaders by describing the characteristics
and to analyze the communication style of female Headman in Bekasi region. This research was conducted due to the
increasement of government support for the role of women in sustainable development (SDGs). The approach to this
research was qualitative, namely by conducting in-depth interviews with the female Headman. The sampling technique
was conducted purposively. Result showed that Mrs. Sophi as female Headman in Jatiluhur Bekasi region had leadership
characteristics, namely intelligent by having a master degree in educational background, broad social relations which
were demonstrated by making direct visits to residents so that she knew the needed and what problems that were faced by
the residents. The leadership communication style of Mrs. Sophi (female Headman in Jatiluhur Bekasi region) was a
feminine-masculine communication style (situational female leadership communication), this was demonstrated through
a direct communication style. The firmness of Mrs. Sophi in communicating with her residents was conducted by a
situational approach.