Grassroots Political Hopes and Aspirations in the Prabowo-Gibran Government from a Political Sociology Perspective

Abstract

In the political transition era leading up to the inauguration at the end of 2024, ushering in the new administration of Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the Indonesian people's hopes for change and national progress have grown stronger. A retrospective look at the first 100 days of the Prabowo-Gibran administration also serves as a crucial moment to assess the new direction of Indonesia's politics and development. During this period, public expectations for tangible change and national advancement continue to rise, aligned with the policy programs proposed by this new leadership duo.

This working paper is a compilation of scholarly articles that critically examine public aspirations, work programs, challenges, and opportunities faced by the new administration, utilizing current perspectives and theories in political sociology. Furthermore, this book aims to provide an in-depth understanding based on aspirations gathered through direct interviews with professionals from various fields, conducted by students of Sociology at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Atma Jaya University Yogyakarta (FISIP UAJY), particularly participants of the Political Sociology course. This political sociology research workbook serves as a critical reflection on the dynamics, challenges, and opportunities that characterize the early phase of the Prabowo-Gibran administration, highlighting various aspects through the lens of contemporary political sociology theory.