Women in low income families and their quality of life: A study with a grounded research approach in South Sulawesi

Abstract

Poverty is a problem for every country in the world. This problem becomes very complicated because it has certain characteristics in different locations. This research seeks to uncover several things from poverty in Indonesia, especially in South Sulawesi. This study uses a qualitative research approach with grounded research in three districts in South Sulawesi. The three regencies are Jeneponto (representing the Makassar Tribe), Bone (representing the Bugis Tribe), and North Toraja (representing the Toraja Tribe). Researchers conducted in-depth interviews with 30 informants, consisting of government employees and low-income families. The study was conducted in 2010, then in 2018 the location was expanded, and informants added. Government employees as key informants who provide information about low-income families, location, and their condition so far. Data obtained by in-depth interviews, observations, and document searches that are considered necessary in accordance with this research. This study can show a picture of poverty reel and the role of women in low income families, as well as factors that can improve the quality of life of low income families in Indonesia, especially in South Sulawesi.