Community Participation Sumenep in 2014 Legislative Elections (Reason-Political Studies in Sociology Perspective)

Abstract

Public participation in the legislative elections Sumenep Madura has a unique pattern. Distinctive character can be seen to from the social and emotional knowledge gaps that encourage their political participation. The aim of this study were to determine the political map, knowledge gaps, and gaps emotions Sumenep community Madura, East Java, Indonesia to participate in the legislative elections. The research method used is the qualitative approach using rational choice theory and symbolic interaction. The results showed the political map in Sumenep Madura district has changed to support one particular party, particularly Partai Kebangkitan Bangsa. Change of support is due to the lack of knowledge and emotional ties to the community Sumenep Madura to legislative candidates and maximal participation in the legislative candidates contributes to political education.

Keywords: participation, political, know, emotion.