Beban Ganda Perempuan Single Parent: Strategi Pemenuhan Ekonomi Keluarga
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https://doi.org/10.29408/jhm.v11i4.36633Keywords:
double burden, family economy, single parent women, survival strategiesAbstract
The phenomenon of single parent women is an emerging social reality in various regions of Indonesia, including West Nusa Tenggara. This study aims to describe the strategies and obstacles faced by single parent women in fulfilling family economic needs. Using a qualitative approach with phenomenological design, this study involved 15 informants selected purposively in North Tanak Malit Hamlet, South Masbagik Village, Masbagik District. Data collection techniques included participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis used the Miles and Huberman model with source triangulation as validity testing. The results showed that single parent women's strategies include optimizing domestic and public roles through the use of agricultural land, laundry-ironing services, selling snacks, and borrowing from close relatives. The obstacles faced include limited rest time, difficulty managing time between work and childcare, and problematic financial management. This study confirms that the double burden experienced by single parent women is a social construction that requires policy interventions based on economic empowerment and strengthening of social capital.
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