Abstract:
The objective of this study is to analyze the role of women on the household economy of the traditional fisheries in West
Sumatra. The study was conducted in mid year of 2012 to the-90 respondents of women; consisting of fish products
processors, traders and women workers for each 30 respondents in the 2 (two) locations of Padang Municipality and
Padang Pariaman District, West Sumatra. Analyses were performed by using descriptive, qualitative and GAP analysis.The
results of study indicated that women (wife of fishermen) working in the traditional fishery spent most of their time for about
5.80 hours per-day (or of about 139 hours/months). They were able to give contribution to household income on average
27.33% of the total. There are several factors that effects on the contribution to household income, namely; level education
of women and working time allocation. To increase the household economic activities of the traditional fisheries in the
coastal line areas, endorsement from the government and private sectors in terms of employment and other business
opportunities are very important, both fishery sector and other sectors.
