Perspective Ecofeminism in Revitalization Ecotourism Tongke-Tongke Mangrove Forest in Sinjai South Sulawesi
Keywords:
Ecofeminism, Ecotourism, Mangrove Forest, Revitalization, Women's EmpowermentAbstract
Tongke-Tongke Mangrove Forest, located in Tongke-Tongke Village, East Sinjai District, Sinjai Regency, South Sulawesi, is one of the widest and densest mangrove ecosystems in Indonesia, covering an area of 173.5 hectares with a planting density of 0.5 × 0.5 meters per tree. This area has been developed by the local community for more than 20 years, making it a center for mangrove restoration and learning. Despite its large ecological and tourism potential, this area faces challenges in management and visitor services. This research aims to explore the implementation of an ecofeminist perspective in the revitalization of ecotourism in the Tongke-Tongke Mangrove Forest. The research method used is a qualitative study employing bibliographic analysis based on physical and electronic literature sources. The writing of this article began with direct field observations to examine the actual conditions of the study location. The results show that women’s empowerment in ecotourism management can increase environmental awareness and improve the economic welfare of the community. However, challenges such as the lack of supporting facilities, limited training opportunities, and restricted access to capital remain significant obstacles. This study recommends the integration of ecofeminist values into ecotourism management policies to ensure ecological and social sustainability in the area.
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