Kuwing BABOE
Social Science Department, Faculty of Education and Teachers Training, Palangka Raya University,Jl. Tunjung Nyaho, Palangka Raya, Kalimantan Tengah 73112, Indonesia kuwingbaboe@gmail.com
Abstract
This research is conducted in villages Rabauh,Tanjung Untung and Hantapang, Gunung Mas district, Central Kalimantan. The research uses descriptive analytical. The data collection is taken through observations and questionnaires on the relevant program, institutions and community groups. Rabauh rural women’s participation in PM2L particular on basic infrastructure development program is inactive. Their involvement only as a receiver and connoisseurs of such assistance. Similarly, at the village of Tanjung Untung and Hantapang. The participation of rural women in PM2L in Gunung Mas is not directly involved due to most activities are carried out is handle by government agencies. In general, the villagers Rabauh, Tanjung Untung and Hantapang already have an understanding the importance of health, and in terms of women as decision-maker has contribute in family planning program in such as health care, immunization, bringing awareness to Pustu child, maternal and child health. Women’s participation in in economic empowerment program as gender analysis had a positive impact through PM2L program which is improve the economy of villagers Rabauh, Tanjung Untung and Hantapang. However, in terms of gender equality such as direct involvement of women in the executive cadre is still less empowered. PM2L program as a whole in Gunung Mas need to be improved and support by government continuously through coordination, monitoring and evaluation.
Keywords: women’s participation, PM2L
JEL classification: J160
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