The opinion that societies governed by female leaders would be more peaceful than those led by male leader enquires a more balanced understanding. In general, we should view leadership not through the lens of gender but through the qualities of the leader, such as integrity, competence, and the ability to address both national and global challenges effectively.
History often highlights violence and conflict under male leadership, as seen in many wars and global conflicts led by prominent male figures. However, this does not mean that female leaders are incapable of making decisions that lead to conflict. There are examples of female leaders who have also been involved in controversial policies or conflicts. Therefore, the occurrence of violence or peace is not determined solely by gender but also by political, social, cultural, and other related contexts.
In Indonesia, we have examples of successful female leaders, such as Megawati Soekarnoputri, who guided the nation during challenging times as the fifth President and the first woman to hold that post. Additionally, there are many other remarkable female leaders in Indoesia, such as Tri Rismaharini, who made significant contributions as the former Mayor of Surabaya, and Sri Mulyani Indrawati, who has been internationally recogninzed for her role as the Minister of Finance. This demonstrates that women can lead effectively when given equal opportunities.
Hence, the focus should be on ensuring equality in opportunities to lead for both female and male leaders. By upholding the principle of equality, we can create a peaceful society, regardless of who is in power.