Management of Poverty Feminization Program of Women Head of Household in East Kalimantan Province
Abstract
Background The phenomenon of women working outside the home is no
longer a foreign of conversation. Objective The purpose of this research is to describe the
struggle of the female head of the house to survive to support the family. Methods This
research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. The research data is in the
form of observations and interviews with 10 female heads of households who live in
Samarinda City. Results Based on the results of observations and interviews,
economically the poverty that occurs in female heads of household is due to: a) There is
no good management from the government related to human resources so that assistance
does not run optimally. b) Lack of ownership of land assets, decent housing for families,
salary erratic activities that interfere with the activities of women heads of households, c)
The lack of working capital that is currently being carried out, economic activities are
carried out with minimal capital, d) There are no business facilities, women heads of
households only rely on capital assistance, and e) Economic efforts for survival has not
been maximized and there is no good management from the government. Conclusion
Female heads of households need not only capital intake but also assistance to improve
life skills to create family resilience. Implication practice This research can be used as
statistical data for female heads of households in formulating programs/activities to
alleviate poverty for female heads of households