Women’s Autonomy and Decision-making Power through Sustainable Food Gardens: A Gender Analysis of an Urban Community in Indonesia

Adisa Resti Gestasani; Dyah Woro Untari; Mesalia Kriska; Ratih Ineke Wati

doi:10.21580/sa.v20i2.28106

Authors

Adisa Resti Gestasani Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0118-7493
Dyah Woro Untari Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6188-6042
Mesalia Kriska Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5443-4846
Ratih Ineke Wati Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21580/sa.v20i2.28106

Keywords:

community empowerment, gender relations, Kelompok Wanita Tani, women’s autonomy

Abstract

The Sustainable Food Garden Program (P2L) is a government initiative aimed at strengthening household food systems through community-based gardening involving both women and men. This study examines how participation in P2L affects women’s autonomy and decision-making within households, particularly in the context of gender relations. Using qualitative methods, data were collected through interviews and observations with members of Women Farmers Groups (KWT) Srikandi Mrican, Depok, Sleman, Yogyakarta, and male participants. The Harvard Gender Analysis Framework was applied to assess roles, access to resources, control, and participation factors. Results show that women’s domestic roles allow flexible involvement, while men handle more physically demanding tasks. Overall, P2L fosters a supportive social environment that enhances women’s empowerment, independence, and household influence.

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