PEMBERDAYAAN KELUARGA MELALUI USAHA EKONOMI MIKRO

Abstract

This research aims to know about Kreasindo handicraft activities in the village ofTamantirto Village, Kasihan Subdistrict – Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Bantul whichproduces bags and shirts that are mostly done by rural women, how much results or wagesgained, and the utilization of income for families. The research was conducted using aqualitative descriptive method. Data collection techniques Observation and in-depthinterview were used for data collection and an interview of 18 craftsmen and entrepreneursas a craft manager. Of the 18 workers consisting of 15 female workers and 3 male workers.All come from the countryside with ELEMENTARY, JSS and high school backgrounds. For18 workers who have been families, their children have entered education at the elementaryschool so that after carrying out homework, they have free time that can be utilized to work.Income gained to improve family welfare. While 3 male workers earned income is onlyenough to be used to meet the basic needs of families. Nevertheless, the work activity ismaintained because it has no other job opportunities that can be used as a source of income.As for women workers in filling their free time want to work to increase family income.