The existence of women in nature conservation through the development of tourism village

Abstract

This article describes the role of women in nature conservation through ecotourism development activities in tourist villages around Way Kambas National Park (TNWK). The role of women in this activity is seen by photographing existing phenomena from the perspective of ecofeminism. Ecofeminism is considered as one way to be able to restore the nature of the earth as it should be, namely to be preserved and protected. Women in Labuhan Ratu VI village who play a role in the development of tourist villages have been institutionalized through the Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis), Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDES), and the Women Farmers Group (KWT). One of the Pokdarwis that became a forum for women's activities was the Liman Seto Pokdarwis in Labuhan Ratu VI Village. The activity of women can be seen from the activities of the waste bank and partnering with BUMDES to be processed into organic fertilizer, then sold to the wider community. Other activities include a weekly garbage cleaning movement, a vegetable and flower planting movement, and a fruit nursery. This movement works with young people. This activity of women towards the environment in the perspective of ecofeminism views the role of women not only as mothers, caregivers, but also as custodians of the environment. This is reasonable because helping to protect and care for nature is part of environmentally friendly development. This movement works with young people. This activity of women towards the environment in the perspective of ecofeminism views the role of women not only as mothers, caregivers, but also as custodians of the environment. This is reasonable because helping to protect and care for nature is part of environmentally friendly development. This movement works with young people. This activity of women towards the environment in the perspective of ecofeminism views the role of women not only as mothers, caregivers, but also as custodians of the environment. This is reasonable because helping to protect and care for nature is part of environmentally friendly development.