Kafa’ah: Journal of Gender Studies
Vol 15, No 1 (2025)

THE LIDI WOMEN: ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT THROUGH NIPAH FROND CULTURAL HERITAGE IN TANJUNG PASIR COASTAL VILLAGE

Salmiah, Salmiah (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau)
Ristiliana, Ristiliana (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau)
Ramadhani, Maylisa (Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau)

Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2025

Abstract

This paper examines women's empowerment through the creative economy in Tanjung Pasir, Indragiri Hilir, Riau. It demonstrates how 'lidi nipah' craftswomen leverage their cultural heritage to create economically valuable handicrafts, significantly improving household economies and enabling families to meet their needs. Employing a qualitative methodology, the study utilizes observation and in-depth interviews with the craftswomen and local government officials to analyze this empowerment process.

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Kafa’ah: Journal of Gender Studies
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Abbrev

kafaah

Publisher

Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang

Subject

Humanities Social Sciences

Description

Kafa’ah is an open-access and peer-reviewed journal published by the Center for Gender and Child Studies, Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Imam Bonjol Padang. The objective of the journal is to promote the sharing of knowledge and understanding on gender issues. This journal covers cross-cutting ...