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Women in Tourism: Comparitive Findings and Policy Recommendations from Bali and Jakarta Ni Made Ary Widiastini; Ni Wayan Giri Adnyani; Ni Luh Putu Agustini Karta; Dini Anggraeni Sirad; Putu Indah Rahmawati
Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora Vol 14 No 3 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23887/jish.v14i3.106725

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Women play a significant role in the tourism industry in Bali and Jakarta. Disparities persist in access, leadership, and wages despite their high involvement in hotels, MICE, the creative economy, and micro-enterprises. This study aims to compare the roles of women in Bali and Jakarta, identify factors influencing their involvement, and assess adaptation strategies to work and domestic demands. The study employed mixed methods. Quantitative data were obtained through surveys of hotel managers in Bali and Jakarta. Qualitative data were collected through in-depth interviews with hotel managers and observations of operational activities. Women in Bali are more dominant in the creative economy sector, with strong local community support. Women in Jakarta are more likely to work in the formal sector, with broader access to training but still face barriers to promotion to managerial positions. Wage inequality persists in both regions. Women embrace flexible working hours, family support, and business diversification to maintain economic stability. These findings underscore the need for gender-friendly tourism policies, expanded access to professional training, provision of childcare services, and increased women's involvement in tourism decision-making. This study contributes to gender and tourism studies by integrating social capital and economic resilience perspectives in a cross-context urban-cultural comparison.
Empowering Women in Indonesia’s Tourism Villages: The Role of MSMEs in Economic Development Dini Anggraeni Sirad; Ni Made Ary Widiastini; Ni Luh Putu Agustini Karta
Soshum: Jurnal Sosial dan Humaniora Vol. 15 No. 1 (2025): March 2025
Publisher : Unit Publikasi Ilmiah, P3M, Politeknik Negeri Bali

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31940/soshum.v15i1.1-9

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The rapid increase in women's employment opportunities in Indonesia’s tourism sector, particularly in the informal sector, highlights their crucial role in the economic development of tourism villages. This study examines women's participation in the hotel industry and their adaptation and innovation in micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Bali, Banyuwangi, Banten, and Jogja. Using participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation studies, the research finds that women play strategic roles as business managers, tourism drivers, and cultural preservers. However, challenges such as limited capital access and market constraints persist, influenced by resource availability, infrastructure, local culture, and market potential. Despite these barriers, women leverage government and private sector training programs to enhance their skills and overcome obstacles. Strengthening women’s empowerment in tourism villages is essential for sustaining local economic growth and improving community welfare.