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Year: 2023 | Month: September | Volume: 10 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 26-37

DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20230904

Financial Literacy in Career Women and Lifestyle Hedonism in North Semarang District

Lintang Markhamah Watianur Azizah1, Tri Joko Raharjo2, Tri Suminar3

1,2,3Department of NonFormal Education, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia.

Corresponding Author: Lintang Markhamah Watianur Azizah

ABSTRACT

This study aims to determine the socio-economic conditions of career women, lifestyle of career women, financial literacy of career women, and financial literacy and lifestyle of women's hedonism. This study uses qualitative research methods with a case study approach. the method of selecting subjects used purposive sampling with the categories of single, married and widowed career women. The results of the study show that gender equality in the Tanjung Mas Village in the economic field has been realized and in Indonesia women who have careers have been protected by articles 27 and 33 concerning the equal rights of women to work and receive proper treatment. Career women aim to make ends meet or work in the public world. Financially independent women who always have interactions such as co-workers and income to buy the things they want. These conditions provide opportunities for career women to change their lifestyle into hedonism. Career women in urban areas such as in the North Semarang Sub-District have easy access to public facilities such as cafes, karaoke, bars, and tourist attractions. Financial independence requires financial literacy knowledge and skills to maintain economic stability. Financial literacy abilities in career women include financial information, management skills, and the ability to generate an income by considering current and future risks to lead to financial wellbeing.

Keywords: economy, career women, hedonism, financial literacy.

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