Women’s Roles

Definition

Women's roles refer to the responsibilities and activities undertaken by women within a particular context or society. In the context of agriculture, women's roles encompass tasks such as crop cultivation, livestock care, food processing, marketing produce, and other related activities.

Related terms

Gender Equality: Gender equality refers to equal rights and opportunities for people of different genders. In agriculture specifically, it focuses on ensuring that both men and women have access to resources like land ownership or education, and can participate equally in decision-making processes.

Gender Division of Labor: Gender division of labor refers to the assignment of different tasks or roles based on gender within a society. In agriculture, it often describes the traditional distribution of responsibilities between men and women, which may vary across cultures.

Empowerment: Empowerment involves giving individuals, including women, the knowledge, skills, resources, and confidence to make decisions and take control over their own lives. In agriculture, empowering women can involve providing training programs or access to credit for starting their own farming enterprises.