The Impact of Remittances from Indonesian Workers on Social Welfare, Gender Equality, and Women's Political Participation in Indonesia

Abstract

The remittance should not only contribute to the family income but also influence the social-political behavior in Indonesia. This study examines the impact of Indonesian workers' remittances on Indonesia's welfare, gender equality, and political participation. By quantitative analysis, this study examines how remittances affectsocial welfare, promote gender equality and woman's political participation. The results show that remittance is only significant to social welfare, not gender equality and political participation. This study argues that the limited impact of remittance is only on social welfare because the perception of the remittance is limited to economic and social life, while also limited political education and gender equality awareness. This study also explores the effect of remittances on gender roles, family and community relations, and women's political involvement. According to preliminary investigations, remittances contribute to higher well-being through raising family income, expanding access to education and health facilities, and empowering women economically. Policymakers can establish policies to increase the positive impact of remittances on social welfare, gender equality, and women's political engagement in Indonesia by analyzing the impact of remittances.