Role of Waste Picker Wives as Recipients of Social Welfare Services in Household Income Enhancement in South Banjarmasin District, South Kalimantan

Abstract

Scavenger families have long been known to be classified as poor and in need of Social Welfare Services. Based on the facts in the field, women (mothers) often become the saviors of the family's economy. Women (mothers) who participate become additional breadwinners for economically disadvantaged families. The aim of this research is to analyze the social welfare services received by scavengers and to analyze the role of scavengers' wives in increasing household income. The sample in this research was carried out using purposive sampling with the criteria of women working as scavengers, having husbands who also worked as scavengers and receiving social welfare services. The data collection techniques used were questionnaires, interviews and documentation. The research results show that the majority of scavengers are satisfied with the social welfare services they receive. The contribution of a scavenger's wife's income to total household income is categorized as high as indicated by a percentage value of >30%. Keywords: Household Income; Recipient of Social Welfare Services; Scavenger; Wife’s role