Open AccessTHE ROLE OF TOURISM SECTOR IN INCREASING THE INCOME OF ORANG ASLI WOMEN
Author(s) -
Rohayu Roddin,
Yusri Yusof,
Marina Ibrahim Mukhtar,
Khairul Hisyam Kamarudin,
Tun Ili Ayuni Ahmad Hariri
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of tourism, hospitality and environment management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0128-178X
DOI - 10.35631/jthem.624004
Subject(s) - tourism , handicraft , tribe , poverty , economic growth , business , production (economics) , capital (architecture) , tourism geography , community development , geography , development economics , economics , political science , archaeology , law , macroeconomics
The problem of poverty is a major problem that has plagued the Orang Asli community since a long time ago. The tourism sector is seen as a sector that can contribute income to this group without having to spend large capital. The role of women in the process of community development is seen as a holistic solution where they could be able to contribute to the progress and development of society and the country. Through the tourism sector, women from the community Orang Asli are able to market their products, skills, and abilities through the production of handicrafts and cultural performances. The study was conducted qualitatively by focusing on women from the Mah Meri tribe in Kampung Sungai Bumbun, Carey Island, Selangor. This location was chosen because the expansion, provision of facilities, and centralization of tourism activities are widely implemented here. The selected respondents are those who have been actively involved in the production of handicrafts and cultural activities. The findings of the study show that the tourism sector is able to bring significant changes where the women of the Mah Meri can increase their income compared to before joining the tourism sector. Through this study, it is hoped to provide a clear view of the role of the tourism sector in increasing the income of Orang Asli women.