Access to Basic Needs for Marginalized Groups in Indonesia: A Case Study of the Homeless and Beggars

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10.2991/978-2-494069-65-7_22How to use a DOI?

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Marginal groups; Basic needs; Homeless; Beggars; Poverty

Abstract

The social problem associated with extreme poverty is a large number of homeless and beggars scattered in big cities. Around 77,500 homeless and beggars are estimated to live in big cities in Indonesia in 2019. The government has tried to provide solutions through the implementation of regulations, providing skills training, socio-economic assistance, decent housing, and organizing transmigration. Social service institutions are also provided for this special group. This paper aims to discuss the provision of basic needs for the homeless and beggars. The basic needs discussed in this paper include housing, food, education, health, and citizenship identity. The methodology used is qualitative, with in-depth interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGD). Thematic analysis of qualitative data in accordance with predetermined themes. The main informants are beneficiaries of orphanages and Social Welfare Institutions in six major cities in Indonesia. The results show that many basic needs of marginalized groups still have not been met, especially access to health services and citizenship identity. This study recommends the issuance of regulations that involve various stakeholders. This research contributes to practitioners and academics about basic rights services for homeless and beggar groups.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Husmiati Yusuf
AU  - Hari Harjanto Setiawan
AU  - Mery Ganti
AU  - Yanuar Farida Wismayanti
AU  - Badrun Susantyo
AU  - Nurhayu
AU  - Ita Konita
AU  - Menik Budiarti
AU  - Muhammad Belanawane Sulubere
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/12/24
TI  - Access to Basic Needs for Marginalized Groups in Indonesia: A Case Study of the Homeless and Beggars
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Innovation on Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences (ICOSI-HESS 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 237
EP  - 245
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-494069-65-7_22
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-494069-65-7_22
ID  - Yusuf2022
ER  -