Discuss the various economic and socio cultural pattern that are driving increasing feminisation of agriculture
Answers
Feminisation of agriculture refers to the measurable increase of women's participation in the agricultural sector, particularly in the developing world. Women are increasing their participation relative to men.
Economic factors
Fight against poverty – Men are paid higher than women. So number women working in agriculture sector is increasing
Rural & urban migration - Men in the rural areas, migrate to the urban are, so women are filling these vacancies
High demand for agricultural labourers
Social Factors
Women has to support the family economically and they are forced to look for another income. The agricultural sector don’t need qualification to find job.
It is easy to find Job in agricultural sector compare to any other area.
Women can find job in their locality itself, no need to travel
Cultural Factor – The rural population women work in agricultural sector compare to any other sector