The Role of Hindu Women in Increasing Family Income During the Covid-19 Pandemic
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- 10.2991/aebmr.k.211124.042How to use a DOI?
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- Women in Hindu literature; Gender; The Role of Hindu Women in Increasing Income
- Abstract
Economic activity is an integral part of our lives. There is nothing wrong with Hindus seeking wealth. However, Arthasastra said that in seeking wealth Hindus should hold on to virtue, it is very justifiable that we seek money to support the household as long as it is in the right way. The Corona virus outbreak has an impact on the economy and other sectors. The decline in economic activity also affects women. Decreased business activity, layoffs and double burden on the family. This pandemic is most felt by women, especially those from pre-prosperous families. This vulnerability is not caused by weak women, but because of the patriarchal values that are still embraced by society. The patriarchal system states that women are inferior to men. Women who were not working before the pandemic are now in the workforce to help support the family’s economic needs. Conditions that require women to work in order to increase their husband’s income also occur in Singaraja. The location was chosen purposively as a research location, taking into account that in Singaraja there are various types of work in the non-formal sector and the role of the head of the family in providing for the family. household cannot fully be done without the help of the wife. In this study, the gender concept of Julia Cleves Mosse is used as an analytical tool. Mosse defines gender is not a biological thing but a cultural gift. Gender provides a set of roles between women and men in society. Gender roles change over time and differ from one culture to another. This happens because of an economic contraction that requires women to act as breadwinners. in increasing family income in the city of Singaraja during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study uses a qualitative method that uses the theoretical basis of phenomenological studies. Data collection techniques, interviews, observation, documentation, and literature study. The results of this study are Hindu women today have a dual role, namely as housewives who carry out work at home and work outside the home to increase husband’s income in fulfilling household life. Hindu women in the city of Singaraja during the Covid-19 pandemic have the same opportunities as men to earn a living for the needs of their families. With the advancement of technology and its use, it can have a positive impact on daily life, both the role of women who are natural and become women with careers. To maintain the integrity of the household, Hindu women carry out their roles in accordance with their swadharma as a woman, namely applying the values of loyalty to their families that can be realized, namely by serving their husbands well, paying attention, educating and guiding their children, organizing religious activities, and play an active role in increasing family income.
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TY - CONF AU - Luh Putu Ekawati AU - Ni Wayan Yulianita Dewi AU - Made Aristia Prayudi AU - Putu Ria Astria AU - Made Denny Oktariyana PY - 2021 DA - 2021/11/25 TI - The Role of Hindu Women in Increasing Family Income During the Covid-19 Pandemic BT - Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Tourism, Economics, Accounting, Management, and Social Science (TEAMS 2021) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 287 EP - 290 SN - 2352-5428 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/aebmr.k.211124.042 DO - 10.2991/aebmr.k.211124.042 ID - Ekawati2021 ER -