Ecofeminism Analysis in Sustainable Ecotourism Development: A Case Study of Women’s Participations of Sigending Ecotourism

Syaifullah Said; Khoirul Amin; Mohamad Dziqie Aulia Al Farauqi

doi:10.59890/ijasr.v3i12.160

Authors

Syaifullah Said Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur
Khoirul Amin Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur
Mohamad Dziqie Aulia Al Farauqi Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijasr.v3i12.160

Keywords:

Berau, Ecofeminism, Ecotourism, Sustainability, Teluk Sulaiman

Abstract

This case study explores the integration of ecofeminist principles within sustainable ecotourism practices in Teluk Sulaiman Village, Berau. Moving beyond dominant masculinist and anthropocentric approaches, this research highlights the critical yet often overlooked roles of women in environmental stewardship and community-based tourism. The study adopts a qualitative single case study design, drawing on ecofeminist and feminist political ecology (FPE) frameworks. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews with key community actors, participatory observation during community-based conservation and ecotourism activities, and document analysis of local organizational reports and policy-related materials. The collected data were analyzed using thematic qualitative analysis to identify patterns related to gender roles, local knowledge systems, power relations, and resource management practices. The findings reveal that women are not merely participants but play operational and leadership roles in mangrove conservation, environmental education, and local ecotourism enterprises. Their situated ecological knowledge and everyday practices contribute significantly to ecological resilience, local economic sustainability, and socio-cultural cohesion. The study concludes that consciously mainstreaming ecofeminist perspectives into community-based ecotourism governance can foster more equitable, resilient, and genuinely sustainable development outcomes. Accordingly, this research offers policy-relevant insights for strengthening gender-inclusive governance and leveraging women’s local knowledge to advance long-term sustainable development goals

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