This research was conducted in Pengalihan village, Keritang District, Indragiri Hilir Regency with the aim of explaining the role and obstacles of women in improving the family economy by workers who contribute to gouging work. The number of subjects in this research were 5 people, 1 (Coconut Toke) and 4 coconut chip workers. The theory used is role theory. The results of the research show that…