Rural Woman and Food Security: Diversification of Cassava-Based Foods in Gunungkidul District, Yogyakarta

  • Suharko Suharko Department of Sociology and Center for Rural and Regional Development Studies, Gadjah Mada University
  • Bambang Hudayana 2Department of Anthropology and Center for Rural and Regional Development Studies, Gadjah Mada University
Keywords: cassava, food diversification, food security, local food, women

Abstract

ABSTRACT

This article outlines the role of rural women in diversification of local foods in Indonesia, specifically cassava. Cassava is the third main staple food in Indonesia, after rice and corn. By referring to the concept of food security and food diversification, and using the case study method, this article describes and discusses rural women’s innovations and business initiatives in developing nutritious processed cassava products in Gunungkidul Regency. These products are available at various outlets and are accessible and affordable to the public. Rural women have become the main actors in the diversification of local foods while also playing an important role in creating food security that has become a strategic agenda in Indonesia.

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Published
2020-08-03
How to Cite
SuharkoS., & HudayanaB. (2020). Rural Woman and Food Security: Diversification of Cassava-Based Foods in Gunungkidul District, Yogyakarta. Sodality: Jurnal Sosiologi Pedesaan, 8(2), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.22500/8202029845