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The Socioeconomic Life of Women Shellers in the Benteng Slum of the Belawan Bahari River

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Wira Fimansyah1, *, Ayu Rulyani1, Waston Malau1, Zanrison Naibaho1, Arimbi Aulia Nanta1, Trisna Juwita Hia1, Rini Setyowati2
1Department of Anthropology Education, State University of Medan (Unimed), Medan, North Sumatra, 20221, Indonesia
2Department of Primary School Teacher Education, Institute of Science and International Business (ISBI), Singkawang, West Kalimantan, 79123, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: wirafimansyah@unimed.ac.id
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Available Online 28 July 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-448-8_6How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Sosio Economic; Women Shellers; Slum Settlements
Abstract

Settlements should be able to provide comfort and livability for their residents, complete with access to basic facilities such as clean water and sanitation. The settlement in Neighborhood II Benteng Sungai Belawan Bahari reflects a more complex reality. This area is a green zone and should not be allowed to be used as residential land. This research aims to explore the social, cultural, and economic lives of women shellers in Benteng Sungai Belawan II Bahari. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach to understand the social, cultural, and economic lives of women shellers in the neighborhood of 2 Benteng Sungai Belawan Bahari. The results of the research slums, limited access to basic facilities, and the social stigma attached to the river fort community further worsen living conditions. The uncertainty of income from shelling exacerbates their level of welfare, with many women having to face difficulties in meeting their daily needs. Cultural poverty is an important factor in exacerbating this situation. Existing cultural norms in the community tend to limit opportunities for women to access higher education and skills, which in turn narrows their chances of getting better jobs.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary (ICSSIS 2024)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
28 July 2025
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978-2-38476-448-8
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2352-5398
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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