Journal of Local Government Issues
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2021): March

The Economic Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Female Workers in Serang City, Banten

Wahyu Kartiko Utami (Department of Goverment Studies, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa)
Nikki Prafitri (Department of Goverment Studies, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2021

Abstract

This research discusses the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on the female workers economy in Serang City. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected various areas of people's life, including the economy. On the other hand, female workers are among those affected by Covid-19. The theory used in this study is the Cohen economic impact theory which includes the impact on income, the impact on economic activity, and the impact on expenditure. The research method used is qualitative research with a qualitative descriptive approach. Data collection techniques using observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. This research's informants are the Labor Office of Serang Banten, the Giant Labor Community, and formal female workers. The results showed that the Covid-19 pandemic in Serang City influenced some female workers' economic aspects, such as income, economic activities, and expenditure. This influence is especially for women workers affected, such as female workers at home, who are laid off until their work contract is terminated.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

LOGOS

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

Description

The LOGOS accepts article drafts in the field of local government issues. Papers with following topics (but not limited to): Public Policy, Policy of City Management, Legislation Processes, Disaster Management, Social Movement, Conflict Management, Social Empowerment, and Local Elites of Political ...