Realita Sosial Peran Ganda pada Perempuan Bekerja (Studi Kasus Perempuan Pedagang Sayuran Etnis Karo di Pasar Induk Lau Cih Medan Tuntungan)

Abstract

The dual role of women is the active involvement of women but still related to patriarchal and patrilineal ideology. Women who work as vegetable traders at the Lau Cih Main Market are a form of motivation to work. This study aims to find out how the social reality of the multiple roles experienced by women vegetable sellers, and their motivation to work. The research method used is descriptive qualitative research method. Data collection techniques using the method of observation, interviews and documentation. Research informants were determined by purposive sampling procedure. The social reality of the dual roles experienced by women selling vegetables at the Lau cih wholesale market is a productive role, apart from the reproductive burden that housewives have to endure, they are able to play an active role for the needs of the family with their own initiative. While working productively while working at home, in reality there is a shift with the existence of patriarchal and patrilineal ideology because the reproductive role can be carried out by the husband and his children. The social role is carried out to actualize himself into social activities, and to remain connected with social ties with other community members. Working as a vegetable seller is carried out with motivation and self-orientation that is able to work independently. Independent work is done to improve the economy and family needs, so as to increase self-esteem in the family and society. The motivation to work as a vegetable seller is based on personal and family desires. The results of the study also show that in the motivation that underlies them to work, informants feel they have the freedom to be productive by reflecting on their own potential. Women who work as vegetable sellers do not just work, but have motivation, enthusiasm to work hard and goals to achieve both in terms of fulfilling the economy and family (child savings and future savings), as well as meeting other secondary needs