Jisiera: The Journal of Islamic Studies and International Relations
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2019): Jisiera Volume 4, Agustus, 2019

FEMALE LABOR MIGRATION AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO THE FAMILY ECONOMY

Sitti Nurtina (University of Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
23 Aug 2019

Abstract

International migration occurs due to population growth that is not matched by growth in opportunities and job availability. Increased labor force and limited domestic employment, making the flow of labor migration abroad increased. International migration as labor is dominated by female workers (TKW). The increasing flow of labor migration of Indonesian women in abroad, even beyond men, shows the importance of understanding what is behind their movement. Especially women who are already married must have a reason to immigrate. For rural and married women who do not have many skills, international migration is a golden opportunity to improve their family's economy. This research is qualitative by using method of textual study by analyzing secondary data from various related literatures, then completed by semi structured interview with some main respondents that former female worker. Empirical data shows that married women working overseas due to economic considerations. Initiatives for work generally come from women themselves, whereas family members only approve. Thus, women have more freedom and confidence to decide to work overseas

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jisiera

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

Description

Jurnal Kajian Islam dan Hubungan Internasional yang dikenal dengan Jisiera merupakan jurnal akademik tahunan yang diterbitkan oleh Persatuan Kajian Islam dan Hubungan Internasional Indonesia (Insiera). Penerbitan jurnal ini bertujuan sebagai jembatan komunikasi intelektual yang memperkuat jaringan ...