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Only a few women apply to lead KPK
Compared to men, the number of women applying to lead the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is very small, says Harkristuti Harkrisnowo, a member of the nine-member committee to select KPK leader hopefuls
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ompared to men, the number of women applying to lead the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is very small, says Harkristuti Harkrisnowo, a member of the nine-member committee to select KPK leader hopefuls.
Out of 139 applicants, only eight have registered their participation with the selection committee, she said in a discussion on ideal KPK leaders here on Thursday.
'This has something to do with the strong patrilineal culture in the country so that many women have lacked of moral support from their environment and family,' she said as quoted by kompas.com.
She said most women have been reluctant to take part in the selection for fresh fears that they would be criminalized.
'This a real challenge the women are facing. That's why we will go down to regions to persuade women to take part in the selection,' she said.
The registration will be open until June 25 so there are still more time for women to prepare all documents to fulfill all requirements, she said. (rms)
