Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora
Vol 12 No 3 (2023)

Income Determinants of Women in East Java's Informal Labor Market: Microdata Approach

Wildan Syafitri (Universitas Brawijaya)
Bahtiar Fitanto (Universitas Brawijaya)
Axellina Muara Setyanti (Universitas Brawijaya)
Nurul Izza (Universitas Brawijaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Dec 2023

Abstract

Women frequently engage in small businesses related to the informal sector and make a significant contribution to the economy but frequently face gender discrimination and poor working conditions. This study aimed to analyze the determinants of female workers' income in the informal sector using microdata from SAKERNAS 2020. This study found several vital conclusions emerge. Firstly, an increase in the number of years of schooling positively influences the likelihood of attaining a decent income. Secondly, age initially positively affects decent income, but it decreases after reaching a certain age, indicating diminishing returns. Marital status plays a significant role, as married women in the informal sector are less likely to achieve decent income. Additionally, rural residence reduces the likelihood of decent income compared to urban living. Lastly, proficiency in internet usage significantly enhances the likelihood of decent income. The research contributes novel insights into the determinants of female workers' income in the informal sector, shedding light on specific factors that influence income levels, offering a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and advocates working towards gender equality and improved economic conditions in this sector.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JISH

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Social Sciences

Description

Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora (JISH) is a journal that uses a double-blind peer review model that can be accessed online. The purpose of JISH is to publish a journal containing quality articles that will be able to contribute thoughts from a theoretical and empirical perspective in society and ...