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The Women in the Furniture Industry of San Vicente, Ilocos Sur

Agustina R. Tactay | Norie T. Tactay

 

Abstract:

The study focused on the determination of profile and role of women in the furniture industry along household, production and decision making activities.

Descriptive survey was used in the study. It involved the 35 women engaged in the industry. Majority of the respondents belonged to 36-40 age bracket, married, Catholics,and Ilocanos, who were born in San Vicente, Ilocos Sur. Most respodents have 3-4 children. Household activities are shared among members of the family. The work of the males still prevails in the production activities since tools are purely for them. Females do the weaving and marketing. Decision making is a shared activity. Females, being mothers are involved in home management and care of children.