The Role of Fishermen’s Wives in Supporting the Family Economy in Meunasah Keudee Village, Mesjid Raya District, Aceh Besar
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https://doi.org/10.30601/humaniora.v10i2.8274Keywords:
Fishermen’s wives, Dual role, Family economy, Income contribution, Small-scale fisheries, Aceh BesarAbstract
Fishermen’s wives in Indonesia commonly earn income to offset the irregular earnings of their husbands, but existing studies seldom distinguish wage workers from own-account sellers or relate income to decision-making and constraints. This study describes the role of fishermen’s wives in the family economy and the constraints they face in Meunasah Keudee Village, Mesjid Raya District, Aceh Besar. A qualitative descriptive design was used. Ten fishermen’s wives, selected by availability, were interviewed on 13–16 August 2025; observation and documents complemented them. The role was examined through working time, income, involvement in the family business, economic contribution and participation in family decisions. Five informants are hired fish dryers, two sell anchovies, two sell snacks and one sells salt. They work 2 to about 15 hours per day and reported monthly incomes of Rp500,000–3,500,000, used mainly for household needs. Eight informants take part in a family business. Decisions are made jointly in six households, by the wife in three and by the husband in one. Limited capital, uncertain income, weather and season, and the absence of skills training are the main constraints. The wives’ earnings are a regular part of household provisioning, although their share of household income could not be calculated.Downloads
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