Gender Dynamics in the Agricultural Sector in the NTT-Timor Leste Border Region

Type of Occupation Education Access to Resources Socio-Cultural Patterns Health Income

Authors

  • Frederic Winston Nalle
    fredericnalle@gmail.com
    Faculty of Economics and Business, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Sirilius Seran Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Timor, Kefamenanu, Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Anggelina Delviana Klau Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Timor, Kefamenanu, Indonesia, Indonesia
November 20, 2024
February 23, 2025

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Abstract

Women play a crucial role in the agricultural sector in the NTT-Timor Leste border region but continue to face economic disparities. This study examines the impact of job type, education, resource access, socio-cultural norms, and health on the income of women farmers. Using simple random sampling and Slovin's formula, 100 respondents were selected from a population of 66,545 women farmers across four border districts. Multiple linear regression analysis indicates these factors significantly influence women farmers' income. The findings highlight the need to improve access to agricultural resources, education, and healthcare services to support women's economic empowerment and reduce economic disparities in border areas.