This study aims to analyze the influence of factors (X1) Education on poverty, (X2) Job Status on poverty, (X3) Number of Dependents on poverty, in West Sumatra. This study uses the logistic regression method. The sample used was taken from poor households based on the gender of the head of the household in West Sumatra. This study uses the Susenas data of West Sumatra Province in 2016. The results of the study show that (1) Education has a significant effect on poverty. (2) Employment Status has a significant effect on poverty. (3) The amount of dependents has a significant effect on poverty. (4) Taken together there is a significant influence between Education, Job Status, and Amount of Dependence on poverty in West Sumatra. From the results of research, poverty and gender generally have a positive relationship or relationship. Especially for households headed by women. Households headed by women are considered to be poorer than households headed by men. hence the need for special attention from the government so that poverty reduction efforts give priority to women and reduce gender inequality. So that women no longer tend to be poor.
                        
                        
                        
                        
                            
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