This research discusses public space in Denpasar, Bali, focusing on Lapangan Puputan. Theoretically, public space has three functions, namely recreational, social interaction and political aspect. Using Habermas's theory on public space, this article found Lapangan Puputan fulfils three functions of public space. Yet, there is a lack of society's understanding on the function of public space, in which the space is functioned more for economic activity. They also refuse if Lapangan Puputan is used for political activity.
Thrift shopping is an activity that is now increasingly popular as a substitute or alternative in fashion consumption the existence of thrift shops that are increasingly spreading and the number of parties especially celebrities, are increasingly introducing this activity, causing thrift shopping to be increasingly popular, especially among teenagers, namely female students. A qualitative approach, descriptive explanatory type with James S. Coleman's rational choice theory and Pierre Felix Bourdieu's habitus theory were used to analyze this activity. Alternative consumption of fashion thrift according to the student of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Udayana University as an informant is the most rational action taken. This is in accordance with the objectives that have been set. Using a little capital but the maximum success of the action is a form of rationality of action for the informants. Keywords: Student, Thrift Shopping, Alternative Fashion Consumption
Indonesia as a post-authoritarian democratic country has made impressive progress in its democratic transition. However, there is a significant contradiction in the democratic process, particularly in policy and law-making. This article queries to what extent democratic deconsolidation contributes to the ratification of the Omnibus Law on Job Creation in Indonesia. This research uses a qualitative method by using academic literature, news analysis, and official government documents. The study employs various theoretical approaches, including horizontal accountability by Wolfgang Merkel, discursive participation by Jürgen Habermas, and democratic civil-military relations by Samuel Huntington. The first finding shows that the accumulation of Joko Widodo's political power has affected the quality of debate and the agreement during the deliberation of the Omnibus Law in the parliament. Second, the opaque process by limiting public participation has narrowed the space for the democratic mobilization of the citizens. Third, the increasing number of retired armed forces in domestic affairs has resulted in the dual function of military power in securing the country and the economic development agenda. The study shows that the deconsolidation of democracy has contributed to the ratification of the Omnibus Law on Job Creation which was deliberated through a non-transparent mechanism.
