Fish Vendors in the Fishermen’s Economic Axis
Resilience of Coastal Women on the North Coast of Java Island
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13061546 |
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| Authors | Elsa Lutmilarita Amanatin (0009-0003-5838-2099, Padjadjaran University, corresponding author), Bintarsih Sekarningrum (0000-0001-8588-4594, Padjadjaran University), Budiawati Supangkat (Padjadjaran University), Nunung Nurwati (0000-0003-1166-3750, Padjadjaran University), Wahju Gunawan (Padjadjaran University), Muhamad Fadhil Nurdin |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2025-04-30 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Marine and Island Cultures (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2212-6821 • E-ISSN: 2212-6821 |
| Publisher | Shima Publishing (PUBLISHER • AU) |
| DOI | 10.21463/jmic.2025.14.1.14 |
| OpenAlex | W4410360063 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 4 |
How are coastal women redefining their role in the local economy? This study explores the role of women, especially as fish vendors, in the coastal economy, which is often overlooked in male-dominated social and economic structures. The main focus of this study is to reveal the transformation of women from marginalized positions to key actors who contribute significantly to the economic independence and resilience of coastal communities. As a female trader and fish depot manager, fish vendors locally called “Bakul” have demonstrated an extraordinary capacity to build innovative economic networks and expand market access despite facing structural and social challenges. Data were collected using qualitative methods through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation to provide a comprehensive picture of these women’s roles. The research findings show that Bakul supports the family economy and strategically creates economic stability in the community through business innovation and partnership management. These results underscore the importance of women’s roles in the coastal economy while providing an inspiring model for women’s empowerment initiatives in similar areas. This article supports the global discussion on gender equality and women’s economic empowerment, which is relevant to the SDGs, particularly poverty alleviation and gender equity
Biology · Fish · Fishery · Geography · Java · Operating system · Physics · Resilience (materials science · Asian Studies and History · Computer Science
| Highly cited | No |
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