Primary Role

Definition

The primary role refers to the main or most important function or responsibility that someone has. In the context of women in agriculture in developing countries, it refers to the main tasks and responsibilities that women undertake within the agricultural sector.

Related terms

Gender Division of Labor: It refers to the allocation of different tasks and responsibilities between men and women based on gender norms and expectations.

Subsistence Agriculture: It is a form of farming where individuals produce enough food for their own consumption rather than for sale in markets.

Cash Crops: These are crops that are grown specifically for sale in markets rather than for personal consumption.