Understanding the level of household food security headed by women and its determinants in Indonesia

Abstract

Women, often the primary breadwinners and heads of the household, face a wage gap and limited access to education, rendering them more susceptible to food insecurity. This study addresses two main questions: analysis of household food security level headed by women and examining its determinants, which is highly relevant to our field of interest. The result unveils that 40.18% of households are classified as vulnerable regarding food security. The number of household members, education, type of employment, and level of access to technology are significant factors influencing household food security.