A Review on Multi-roles of Women and Their Influence on the Change of Functional Structure in the Farmer's Household

Abstract

Multi-roles of women in domestic sectors and public sectors have basically affected behavior, structure, function, and construction of socio-culture of the farmer's household. Objective of the research were: 1) to identify patterns of the work division and working time division for women, 2) to analyze the change of functional structure in the farmer's family, such as: the change in interaction pattern, decision-making pattern, and financial management pattern. The research used a qualitative approach, data collecting technique through observation, interview, and documentation on the farmer's household. Data analysis used a descriptive analysis. Results of the research showed that 1) time allocation to do the household chores is about 13.16 hours/day and to make a living is about 10.94 hours/day. 2) Internal interaction in the family is about 5.23 hours/day on average and external interaction is 6.32 hours/day on average. Managing the decision in the household, which is decided by the wife herself, includes activities in arranging the needs in the kitchen and choosing menu for consumption. Managing analogous decision-making between husband and wife is on activities that organize the interaction pattern and time management in activity outside the household. Concerning with financial management, women earn Rp 890,500/month on average.