Peran Perempuan dalam Pengelolaan Sungai Sani di Kabupaten Pati

Abstract

Mailisa ER, Yulianto B, Warsito B.  2020. Peran Perempuan dalam Pengelolaan Sungai Sani di Kabupaten Pati. In: Herlinda S et al. (Eds.), Prosiding Seminar Nasional Lahan Suboptimal ke-8 Tahun 2020, Palembang  20 Oktober 2020. pp. xx.  Palembang: Penerbit & Percetakan Universitas Sriwijaya (UNSRI).

Clean water is an essential component needed to survive of living things, one of which can be obtained by processing river water. The awareness to participate in protecting the environment needs to be raised because in fact, there are still many people who do not understand the importance of protecting the surrounding environment and the impacts that will occur if the community is indifferent to environmental conditions. Women have a significant role in the process of children's character education and forming children's habits to respect the environment more, one of which is participating in the management of rivers around their homes. This study aims to determine the perceptions and forms of women's participation in managing the Sani River in Pati Regency. The research method used is descriptive analitic. Data collection techniques used were interviews, filling out questionnaires and field observations. The study results, found that about 80% of women living around the Sani River knew the Sani River’s functions and benefits and were involved in its management (63,33%). The form of participation carried out in river management attending meetings, providing advice and planning, also contributing food or energy in community service activities. Women’s role  in the household and public circles still needs to be improved to minimize the pollution that occurs the river so it can help to realize optimal management of the Sani River.