The Role of Women in the Local Fisheries and Livestock Industry

Abstrak

The fisheries and livestock sector plays a strategic role in supporting food security and local economic development, particularly in rural and coastal areas. In these sectors, women make significant contributions to various stages of production, processing, and marketing; However, their role is often under-recognized and under-supported. The study aims to analyze the role of women in the local fisheries and livestock industries, focusing on their economic contributions, the determinants of participation, and the challenges they face. This study uses a systematic literature review (SLR) approach, synthesizing findings from scientific publications indexed on Google Scholar. The analysis follows structured stages, including identification, screening, feasibility assessment, and thematic synthesis of relevant studies. The results show that women play an important role in post-harvest processing, small-scale livestock management, and household financial management, which contribute significantly to household income and economic resilience. Nonetheless, their participation is limited by limited access to capital, training, technology, and decision-making power, as well as sociocultural norms and dual responsibilities within households. The study concludes that strengthening women's access to resources and integrating gender-responsive policies are essential to increase productivity and sustainability in these sectors. Further, future research should adopt an integrated quantitative approach to more comprehensively measure women's economic contribution across fisheries and livestock systems.