Women’s Autonomy and Social Recognition in the Role Negotiation Process within Coffee-Farming Households in Sumber Jaya District, West Lampung Regency

This study investigates women’s autonomy in managing income and allocating household finances, while also exploring their perceptions, social recognition, and expectations as coffee farmers. The research was conducted in Sumber Jaya District, West Lampung Regency, a key smallholder coffee-producing area, using a descriptive qualitative design. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and document review, and then analyzed with qualitative coding to identify thematic patterns. The results show that women contribute substantially to household financial management, either as primary managers or through shared arrangements with their spouses. Nevertheless, their financial independence remains constrained because major economic decisions typically depend on the husband’s consent. Women’s earnings are largely generated from activities outside the coffee sector, and their access to income from coffee production is comparatively limited. In terms of social dimensions, women receive considerable acknowledgment within the family context, but their engagement in community-level activities is still restricted. Their future aspirations mainly center on improving household welfare, achieving more stable coffee prices, and gaining broader recognition for their contributions. Overall, the findings indicate that role negotiation within coffee-farming households is fluid, yet still influenced by gender norms and social structures that hinder women’s full autonomy.