Hulwatul Izmi

Between Opportunity and Vulnerability: Women’s Access to the Creative Economy in the Coastal Village of Taman Ayu

Introduction

Between opportunity and vulnerability: women’s access to the creative economy in the coastal village of taman ayu . Explore women's access to the creative economy in Taman Ayu coastal village, analyzing their opportunities and vulnerabilities amidst disaster risks for resilient local development.

Abstract

Women's participation in the creative economy is a crucial aspect of achieving inclusive local development, particularly in coastal areas that have a high level of exposure to disaster risks. This study aims to analyze women's access to the creative economy sector and identify the opportunities and vulnerabilities they face in the context of disaster risks in the coastal village of Taman Ayu. This research employs a qualitative approach with data collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis. The data were analyzed using the Gender-Sensitive Sustainable Livelihoods Framework, which integrates gender analysis with disaster vulnerability assessment. The findings reveal that women play a significant role in supporting household income and sustaining community livelihoods through creative economy activities; however, their participation remains constrained by limited access to capital, skill development, and institutional support. On the other hand, women's involvement in creative economy activities serves as an adaptive strategy that strengthens the social and economic resilience of coastal communities to disaster risks. Therefore, this study concludes that strengthening women's capacity and improving their access to economic resources through inclusive and gender-responsive programs are essential to promoting resilient and sustainable coastal village development. Keywords: Women’s Participation; Creative Economy; Gender; Coastal Community; Disaster Risk

Review

This study, "Between Opportunity and Vulnerability: Women’s Access to the Creative Economy in the Coastal Village of Taman Ayu," addresses a highly pertinent issue concerning the dual role of women in the creative economy within disaster-prone coastal regions. The paper effectively outlines its objective to analyze women's access to this sector, meticulously identifying both the opportunities and vulnerabilities they encounter, especially given their exposure to disaster risks. The research employs a robust qualitative methodology, utilizing in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis, and is theoretically anchored by the Gender-Sensitive Sustainable Livelihoods Framework, which commendably integrates gender analysis with disaster vulnerability assessment. The findings reveal a nuanced picture: women demonstrably contribute significantly to household income and community livelihoods through creative economy activities, underscoring their critical role in the local economy. Furthermore, their involvement acts as a vital adaptive strategy, bolstering the social and economic resilience of coastal communities against disaster risks. However, the study also judiciously highlights significant constraints, including limited access to capital, skill development opportunities, and crucial institutional support. This dual perspective—celebrating their contributions while exposing systemic barriers—provides a comprehensive understanding of women's economic agency in this specific context. Overall, this study makes a valuable contribution by providing empirical insights into the complex interplay between gender, economic development, and disaster resilience in coastal areas. Its strength lies in its integrated theoretical framework and comprehensive qualitative approach, which offers rich, context-specific data. While the scope is focused on a single coastal village, the findings offer important transferable lessons and reinforce the necessity of gender-responsive policies. The conclusion advocating for strengthened women's capacity and improved access to economic resources through inclusive programs is well-supported and offers actionable recommendations for promoting resilient and sustainable coastal village development, encouraging future research to explore scaling these interventions.

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