SOCIAL LIFE OF WOMEN OF STONE MINING IN GORONTALO DISTRICT

Abstract

This study aims to determine how the role of housewives in improving family welfare in Didingga Village, Biau District, North Gorontalo Regency. The method used in this research is qualitative using a descriptive approach. Data collection in this study was carried out by means of observation, interviews and documentation. Based on the results of research that has been carried out regarding "Women Mining Stone" in Didingga Village, Biau District, North Gorontalo Regency, apart from being housewives, women also work to help their husbands in improving family welfare, either to supplement or finance their daily needs, education of their children. and so forth. The family income of a female stone miner shows that the economic contribution of a female stone miner (wife) in the family is very significant in helping to meet the basic needs of the family. If only relying on the husband's income as the head of the family who is responsible for fulfilling a living, it is certain that some basic family needs cannot be met, only enough to function as a livelihood. The phenomenon of women's involvement in the stone mining business in Didingga village can be seen from the role of women which can be divided into two main roles, namely the role of breadwinners and the role of the household (dual role). Factors that cause women to work as stone miners are the lack of economy, education, and the findings or things that are interesting is empathy for partners. These factors are the main factors in the life of a stone miner's family why they engage in this work.