Ho Chi Minh’s Thoughts On Gender Equality In The Political Sphere In Vietnam And Strategic Implications For Indonesia

Authors

• Tri Minh Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages - Information TechnologyFollow

Abstract

This paper provides an exhaustive examination of the theoretical foundations of Ho Chi Minh’s thought regarding gender equality and its institutionalization within the political fabric of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Focusing on the contemporary period (2021–2026), the analysis evaluates the efficacy of the Vietnamese model of State Feminism in achieving descriptive and substantive representation for women in legislative and executive bodies. Furthermore, the paper conducts a comparative analysis with the Republic of Indonesia, particularly following its 2024 general elections, to identify structural, cultural, and legal divergences. By synthesizing data from government reports, international indices, and academic literature, this study argues that while Ho Chi Minh’s thought provides a robust ideological basis for women’s political inclusion, the transition to a market economy and the persistence of patriarchal norms create a double-burden paradox. Conversely, Indonesia’s challenges highlight the fragility of electoral gender quotas in the absence of unified state-driven recruitment pipelines and strong enforcement mechanisms against Violence Against Women in Politics (VAWP). The findings suggest that the effectiveness of women’s political representation depends less on ideological commitment alone than on the extent to which gender equality principles are institutionalized through legal frameworks, recruitment mechanisms, and organizational support structures. Therefore, the Vietnamese case offers comparative insights for Indonesia not through the direct transfer of Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, but by examining how gender equality objectives have been embedded in political institutions and governance practices.

Recommended Citation

Nguyen, Tri Minh (2026) "Ho Chi Minh’s Thoughts On Gender Equality In The Political Sphere In Vietnam And Strategic Implications For Indonesia," JWP (Jurnal Wacana Politik): Vol. 11: Iss. 2, Article 5.
Available at: https://journal.unpad.ac.id/wacanapolitik/vol11/iss2/5