AJENG RERNO MURDANINGRUM, Mursidah, Midiansyah Effendi, Dina Lesmana

EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN THROUGH FARMER WOMEN’S GROUPS IN BUKIT BIRU VILLAGE TENGGARONG DISTRICT KUTAI KARTANEGARA (CASE STUDI OF KWT SRIKANDI JAYA)

Introduction

Empowerment of women through farmer women’s groups in bukit biru village tenggarong district kutai kartanegara (case studi of kwt srikandi jaya). Discover how the Srikandi Jaya Women Farmers Group in Bukit Biru empowers women through agricultural programs, boosting skills, income, and participation in Kutai Kartanegara.

Abstract

The agricultural program for to the Srikandi Jaya Women Farmers Group represents a form of women's empowerment aimed at improving skills, creativity and insight to provide opportunities for women to become more empowered. The purpose of this study was to determine the form of empowerment, the level of participation, and the benefits obtained by the Srikandi Jaya Women Farmers Group. The research was conducted in Bukit Biru, Tenggarong District, Kutai Kartanegara Regency. The sampling method used was purposive and conducted by census. Respondents in this study were 29 people, the analytical method used was descriptive qualitative method by measuring theattitude scale, likert by using a scoring. The results showed that the form of empowerment program given to the Srikandi Jaya women's farmer group was the women's farmer group as alearning class, cooperation unit, and production unit. The participation rate of members of the Srikandi Jaya women's farmer group, the monthly routinemeeting indicator was in the high category with an average score of 10.07, the agricultural counseling/meeting indicator was in the high category with an average score of 13.41, the training program indicator was in the high category with a score an average of 15.83. The benefits of the agricultural extension program included increased group income, enhanced roles of women, higher participation levels, and improved knowledge and insight among members.

Review

This paper presents a valuable case study examining the empowerment of women through the Srikandi Jaya Women Farmers Group in Bukit Biru Village, Tenggarong District. The research clearly articulates its purpose: to identify the forms of empowerment, levels of participation, and benefits accrued by the group members. This focus on practical outcomes of agricultural programs aimed at women's development, particularly in improving skills, creativity, and insight, is highly relevant to current discussions on gender equality and rural development. The title and abstract effectively convey the study's specific context and objectives, setting a clear scope for understanding the dynamics of women's groups as agents of change. The methodology employed is described as a descriptive qualitative method, complemented by the use of Likert-scale measurements to assess attitudes and participation, utilizing a census approach with 29 respondents. This mixed approach, which combines qualitative descriptive analysis with quantitative scoring for specific indicators, offers a robust framework for assessing group dynamics. The results are particularly compelling, highlighting that the empowerment program manifests through the group acting as a learning, cooperation, and production unit. Furthermore, the high participation rates observed across various indicators—monthly meetings, agricultural counseling, and training programs—underscore the group's engagement. The identified benefits, including increased group income, enhanced roles of women, higher participation, and improved knowledge and insight, provide strong evidence of the program's positive impact. Overall, the study makes a significant contribution by providing empirical evidence of successful women's empowerment initiatives within an agricultural context. A strength of this paper lies in its detailed articulation of both the mechanisms of empowerment and their measurable benefits. While the abstract sufficiently details the findings, the full paper would benefit from a more explicit discussion on how the "descriptive qualitative method" was integrated with the Likert-scale scoring for a cohesive analysis. Future research could further explore the sustainability of these benefits over time and the generalizability of these findings to other women's farmer groups facing different socio-economic challenges, thereby enriching the understanding of women's empowerment in diverse agricultural landscapes.

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