Women's Empowerment through Aresan Barang: A Case Study of the Madurese Community in Bondowoso
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Women's empowerment has become an important strategy for improving family and community welfare. Within the Madurese community of Bondowoso Regency, East Java, Indonesia, arisan barang barang barang (rotating savings and credit associations) functions not only as a traditional financial mechanism but also as a platform for strengthening social capital, solidarity, and women's economic capacity. This study aims to analyze the role of arisan barang barang barang in the empowerment process of women in the Madurese community of Bondowoso. Employing a qualitative approach with a case study method, data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving women's arisan barang barang barang groups in several Madurese-dominated villages. The findings reveal that arisan barang barang barang serves as an instrument for strengthening social capital, improving financial literacy, supporting micro-enterprise development, and enhancing women's participation in household decision-making. Beyond its economic benefits, arisan barang barang barang also functions as a medium for transmitting Islamic values, mutual cooperation, and social solidarity deeply rooted in Madurese culture. These findings suggest that arisan barang barang barang represents an effective community-based empowerment model that contributes to the development of women's capacities and rural household resilience.
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