Model of Women's Empowerment in the Economic Aspects of the Tourism Field Through Community-Based Education in Gunungkidul

Abstract

This research endeavors to develop a conceptual model for enhancing women's empowerment in the economic aspects of tourism through community-based education in Gunungkidul, focusing on the tourist village of Nglanggeran. Utilizing a qualitative case study approach and purposive sampling, the study incorporates various data collection methods such as observation, archival recordings, interviews, and documentation, ensuring data validity through source and method triangulation. The research outcomes unveil an empowerment model involving training for the brown house, spa, and batik house communities. Participants, drawn from the local tourist village, gain opportunities to engage in village management. The empowerment process receives support from partners, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and tourism village managers, yielding meaningful benefits for women. The stages encompass needs identification, program design, implementation, and evaluation. Women actively participate in problem exploration and solution determination during needs identification. Program design involves women in formulating training plans. Implementation includes preparation, coordination, socialization, group formation, resource strengthening, and training. Evaluation occurs at various stages, involving initial, implementation, and final assessments. Training implementation relies on assistance from partner institutions and CSR for problem resolution. Empowerment concludes with monthly program evaluations, resulting in the positive recognition of women's equality in welfare, access, awareness, participation, and control. This recognition translates into increased employment opportunities, enhanced income, and improved economic well-being for women.