FISHER STEREOTYPES
FOR EQUAL WORK
Without Discrimination
The stereotype that fishermen are only men is a common view inherent in society that fishermen are a profession that is only run by men.
"women work almost 17 hours and contribute 48% to the fishermen's family economy". KIARA, 2019
Data shows that out of 1 million fishermen’s cards in Indonesia, it is believed that there are only 2 women who get the card (KIARA, 2019).
Fisherwomen are still recognized as part of the fishermen's household, in accordance with "UU No.7/2016
Tentang Perlindungan dan Pemberdayaan Nelayan, Pembudidaya Ikan dan Petambak Garam"
State recognition of fisherwomen is still considered very minimal.
Womenfishermenareoftenunderestimatedintheworldof nationalfisheries. Theirstrugglesshouldberecognized equallywithmalefishermen.
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS STEREOTYPE?
