Breaking the Double Burden, a Big Challenge for Women in Self-Actualization

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Orking while accompanying her child. Author provided Email Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Print In the era of society 5.0, it seems that many women have freedom and are able to compete in the professional sector. However, this does not make women have complete freedom in self-actualization. It is still not easy for women to be able to move freely outside the home, especially after getting married and having children. This is because domestic responsibilities are still often attached only to women, so that women still carry a double burden to be able to work and be empowered in society. Although it is undeniable, there are also many Phone Number List great women who are able to do it very well.

The 2021 National Labor Force Survey (Skerne's) shows that the female participation rate in the work industry is still at 53%, far below the male participation rate which is 82%. This inequality in work participation rates then leads to various behaviors that are not gender friendly in the world of work, such as women who are considered to have low productivity, career opportunities and lower salaries than men, to violence and harassment in the workplace.



In the end, the double burden and unsupportive work environment make many women prefer the informal sector to actualize themselves by taking online courses and webinars, doing business, or working through informal communities. Opportunities for women to have careers and contribute to society do exist, but opportunities for women to actualize themselves and take advantage of these opportunities are still limited.