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

Abstract

The studyfocused on the determination ofprofile 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 ofthe 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 ofthe family. The work ofthe 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.