Kondisi Sosial Ekonomi Ibu Rumah Tangga Pengutip Brondolan Sawit Di Kelurahan Gambir Baru Kecamatan Kota Kisaran Timur

Abstract

Economic problems are multidimensional problems, the state of the country that is experiencing various kinds of problems (contradictions) in economic, social, cultural, political and so on. The problem discussed in this study is how the socio-economic conditions of housewives who collect palm oil in Gambir Baru Village, are seen through indicators of income, education, employment and meeting family needs. The method used in this research is descriptive research method with a qualitative approach. The main informants in this study were 5 women picking loose fruit, assisted by key informants and additional informants. The results of the research and analysis of the data can be concluded that the income earned by housewives is classified as medium-high, in terms of education none of the informants received education up to the tertiary level, most of them only graduated from junior high or high school. In terms of work, housewives who pick up loose ends fall into the medium category, namely services and sales. In meeting family needs, housewives can meet primary and secondary needs, but not tertiary needs because it is not a priority thing that is needed.