Journal of the Community Development in Asia
Vol 5, No 1 (2022): Journal of The Community Development in Asia (JCDA)

Self-Consciousness of Tounsawang Women Ethnic in Individual, Family, and Social-Economic Empowerment in Southeast Minahasa, North Sulawesi

Treesje Imran (Airlangga University)
Mustain Mashud (Airlangga University)
Nurul Hartini (Airlangga University)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jan 2022

Abstract

This study aims to examine and analyze the Self-Consciousness of women from the Tounsawang Southeast Minahasa ethnic group in empowering themselves. The research problem is how Self Consciousness of Women in self-empowerment, Family empowerment, and Socio-Economic work. By using qualitative methods, the research was conducted in the sample areas named Betelen Village, Tombatu Satu and Tombatu Dua. The results of the study are 1. Women have very high awareness in empowering themselves because women interpret the principles of Si Tou Timou Tumou Tou as humans live to bring others to life. 2. Women empower their families by working hard and replacing their husbands in Mapalus work and also representing the family in various community activities. 3. Women are empowered in social and economic life to increase family income and welfare.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JCDA

Publisher

Subject

Humanities

Description

JCDA aims to feature narrative, theoretical, and empirically-based research articles. The journal also accepts articles with data taken from reflections as well as experiences (qualitative research) relevant to community development in Asia. As it explores the community development broadly, the ...