Podcast
Questions and Answers
Geographic variations in female roles in food production and consumption are influenced by a variety of factors, including ______ norms, access to resources, and economic opportunities.
Geographic variations in female roles in food production and consumption are influenced by a variety of factors, including ______ norms, access to resources, and economic opportunities.
cultural
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to geographic variations in female roles in food production and consumption?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to geographic variations in female roles in food production and consumption?
- Economic opportunities
- Access to resources
- Cultural norms
- Climate change (correct)
Women always have equal access to resources and opportunities in agriculture, regardless of their geographic location.
Women always have equal access to resources and opportunities in agriculture, regardless of their geographic location.
False (B)
Provide an example of how cultural norms can influence female roles in food production.
Provide an example of how cultural norms can influence female roles in food production.
Match the following factors with their potential impact on female roles in food production and consumption:
Match the following factors with their potential impact on female roles in food production and consumption:
The ______ Revolution, which began in the 18th century, led to a shift in women's roles in agriculture from managing dairy farms and gardening to factory work in urban centers.
The ______ Revolution, which began in the 18th century, led to a shift in women's roles in agriculture from managing dairy farms and gardening to factory work in urban centers.
The Green Revolution primarily benefited women in developing countries by providing them with equal access to technology and resources, leading to increased agricultural productivity.
The Green Revolution primarily benefited women in developing countries by providing them with equal access to technology and resources, leading to increased agricultural productivity.
Which of the following is NOT a gender-specific obstacle women face in peripheral countries regarding agriculture?
Which of the following is NOT a gender-specific obstacle women face in peripheral countries regarding agriculture?
Match the agricultural revolutions with the changes in women's roles:
Match the agricultural revolutions with the changes in women's roles:
What are two consequences of gender inequality in agriculture?
What are two consequences of gender inequality in agriculture?
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to gender inequality in agriculture?
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to gender inequality in agriculture?
Gender inequality in agriculture only affects developing countries.
Gender inequality in agriculture only affects developing countries.
How does the lack of access to finance and capital for inputs impact women farmers?
How does the lack of access to finance and capital for inputs impact women farmers?
What percentage of the world's agricultural labor force is made up of women?
What percentage of the world's agricultural labor force is made up of women?
In regions where subsistence farming is practiced, women typically make up 70% of the agricultural labor force.
In regions where subsistence farming is practiced, women typically make up 70% of the agricultural labor force.
How has the modernization of farming influenced women's involvement in fieldwork?
How has the modernization of farming influenced women's involvement in fieldwork?
In many Less Developed Countries, women are responsible for ______ any surplus agricultural products.
In many Less Developed Countries, women are responsible for ______ any surplus agricultural products.
In More Developed Countries, women are solely responsible for tending animals and processing agricultural products.
In More Developed Countries, women are solely responsible for tending animals and processing agricultural products.
Match the following scenarios with their corresponding impact on women's involvement in food preparation:
Match the following scenarios with their corresponding impact on women's involvement in food preparation:
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to people eating out more frequently?
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to people eating out more frequently?
According to the FAO, what is the potential impact of gender equality in agriculture?
According to the FAO, what is the potential impact of gender equality in agriculture?
Flashcards
Geographic Variations
Geographic Variations
Differences in practices based on location.
Female Roles in Agriculture
Female Roles in Agriculture
Positions women hold in farming and food production.
Food Production
Food Production
The process of growing, harvesting, and preparing food.
Food Consumption
Food Consumption
The process of using and eating food.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Cultural Influences
Cultural Influences
How traditions and beliefs shape agricultural roles.
Signup and view all the flashcards
First Agricultural Revolution
First Agricultural Revolution
Period when women domesticated plants and began farming.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Industrial Revolution impact on women
Industrial Revolution impact on women
Women shifted from farm roles to managing households and factories.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Second Agricultural Revolution
Second Agricultural Revolution
Technological advancements led men to take over roles once held by women.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Green Revolution
Green Revolution
Focus on technology in agriculture; women became specialized in developed countries.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Gender inequality in agriculture
Gender inequality in agriculture
Unequal treatment based on gender; affects women’s opportunities.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Obstacles for women in periphery countries
Obstacles for women in periphery countries
Limited access to finance, education, and property ownership.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Crop gap
Crop gap
The difference in productivity between male and female-run farms.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Political power and development
Political power and development
Women often excluded from decision-making in agricultural planning.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Role of Women in Agriculture
Role of Women in Agriculture
Women represent 40% of the global agricultural labor force.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Subsistence Farming
Subsistence Farming
Farming system where families grow food primarily for their own consumption.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Impact of Migration
Impact of Migration
Men leaving for urban jobs leads women to manage farms alone.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Modernization in Farming
Modernization in Farming
Introduction of technology reduces women's involvement in field work.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Food Preparation Roles
Food Preparation Roles
Women traditionally manage the preparation and consumption of food.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Convenience Foods
Convenience Foods
Pre-packaged meals leading to less food preparation by women.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Gender Equality in Food Prep
Gender Equality in Food Prep
Men becoming more involved in food preparation where gender equality exists.
Signup and view all the flashcardsStudy Notes
Women in Agriculture
-
Women play a significant role in agriculture, comprising 40% of the global agricultural workforce. This rises to 70% in subsistence farming areas.
-
Historically, women were instrumental in the domestication of plants. Once settlements developed, women continued farming roles alongside men.
Roles During Different Agricultural Revolutions
-
First Agricultural Revolution: Women played a crucial role in collecting plant resources, contributing to early agriculture.
-
Industrial Revolution: Women experienced a shift from managing farms and gardening to factory work as men migrated for industrial jobs. Women managed household tasks.
-
Second Agricultural Revolution: Mechanization and industrialization further reduced women's roles on farms, with tasks transferring to factories.
-
Green Revolution: Further shifts occurred, women becoming more specialized, like financial accountants in developed nations. Conversely, in developing nations, women experienced more marginalization due to tech advancements.
Gender Inequality & Agriculture
-
Gender inequality hinders progress in developing countries, affecting education, leadership opportunities, reproductive rights, employment, and property ownership.
-
Gender-specific obstacles in developing nations include barriers to accessing finance for inputs like fertilizers, training, education, property ownership, and mobility to sell products.
-
A lack of gender equality results in a 20-30% crop production gap between male- and female-run farms, contributing to food insecurity.
Gender Roles in Food Production
-
In many less developed countries (LDCs), women remain involved in subsistence farming, raising livestock, and working alongside children.
-
In more developed countries (MDCs) with large-scale agribusiness, women have assumed broader roles, performing tasks such as management, sales, distribution, and research in addition to farming and animal tending.
Gender Roles in Food Consumption
-
In many LDCs, women are responsible for the majority of food preparation, harvesting, livestock management, and household food security.
-
Rural to urban migration affects food production, as women spend less time cultivating crops to pursue other work.
-
Changes in food consumption patterns for general populations include increased reliance on processed foods and restaurant consumption.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
