Jurnal Sylva Lestari
Vol. 14 No. 2 (2026): May

Disempowered on Household Plots: A Study on Gendered Division of Labor in Small-Scale Agroforestry Practices in Lamala Sub-District, Banggai Regency, Indonesia

Lawasi, Moh Andika (Unknown)
Septina, Ane Dwi (Unknown)
Yusnikusumah, Tri Rizkiana (Unknown)
Pratama, Boby Bagja (Unknown)
Pratiwi, Dian (Unknown)
Humaida, Nida (Unknown)
Suli, Andreas Aprilano Thomas (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Apr 2026

Abstract

Understanding gender aspects in the management of small-scale agroforestry is important to creating an inclusive and sustainable model in subsistence agriculture. This research aimed to analyze the actualization of the gender dimension in productive, reproductive, and social-political activities in small-scale agroforestry management among subsistence farmer groups in Lamala Sub-District, Banggai Regency, Indonesia. The study employed a mixed-methods case study approach using the Harvard Analytical Framework (HAF) to analyze the gender-based division of labor, integrating observations, interviews with 5 key informants, and a questionnaire administered to 50 respondents. The data collected were then analyzed thematically and descriptively. The results showed a gender imbalance in the management of small-scale agroforestry. HAF mapping indicated that women were involved in only 52.63% of the identified productive activities, whereas men were involved in all productive activities. In contrast, women carried out all identified reproductive activities, while men were involved in only 33.33% of them and only occasionally. In socio-political activities, women were involved in 66.67% of the identified activities, again only occasionally, whereas men were involved in all activities and dominated 66.67% of them. These findings suggest that small-scale agroforestry is not gender-neutral, as its productive, reproductive, and socio-political activities are structured through unequal gender relations. This research recommends education for small-scale farmers on gender and productivity, helping the community understand gender equality in efforts to improve access, productivity, and outcomes through equitable, egalitarian role distribution. Keywords: agroforestry, community empowerment, gender equality, Harvard Analytical Framework, subsistent farmer

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JHT

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Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Earth & Planetary Sciences Energy Environmental Science Materials Science & Nanotechnology

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Jurnal Sylva Lestari (JSL) [P-ISSN 2339-0913 | E-ISSN 2549-5747] publishes original research articles related to all aspects of forestry and environmental sciences which includes, but not limited to the following topics: forest and natural resources management, biodiversity conservation and ...