Disability employment equality in Karl Loewenstein’s Social Constitution Theory
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equal employment opportunities, Karl Loewenstein, persons with disabilities, living constitutionAbstract
This study examines equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in Indonesia, applying Karl Loewenstein’s Social Constitution Theory. It focuses on how norms within the 1945 Constitution and its derivative regulations transform or fail to transform into a living constitution. Using a normative juridical method, the research evaluates provisions in Law No. 8 of 2016, Law No. 13 of 2003, alongside international instruments like the CRPD. The findings indicate that while Indonesia's legal framework guarantees non-discriminatory employment, practical implementation remains at a nominal constitutional stage. Structural barriers, non-inclusive recruitment practices, societal stigma, weak oversight, and a lack of effective sanctions continue to hinder the internalization of equality values. To address this, the study proposes establishing a National Disability Employment Accountability System (SAKDIN) and integrating disability inclusion indicators into organizational performance metrics. Ultimately, these findings reinforce Loewenstein’s view that constitutional effectiveness heavily depends on its capacity to shape actual social and institutional behavior.
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