Scholar's Perspective on Wives as Family Breadwinners During The Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all sectors of life, especially for those who are already married, as well as income problems. The COVID-19 case in Indonesia has caused a detrimental impact on the affected communities, one of which is that it is difficult to find income for daily needs. The purpose of this study is to understand how the role of a wife who takes care of the household as well as the main role in making a living for her family. This research uses a qualitative approach method with a type of field research research. The results showed that a wife should not work for a living, and the obligation to earn a living should be the husband's obligation to his wife when married, and facts on the ground show that almost 90% of housewives work alone without having to be helped by their husbands. In general, economic problems in Sungai Tabukan District during the COVID-19 pandemic are due to certain factors, especially during the pandemic, most cases in the community are economic problems.