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Role of Bangladeshi Women in Diverse Agricultural Production: a Review

Kakon Chakma
Faculty of Agriculture, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Umama Begum Ruba
Corresponding author
Faculty of Agriculture, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Bangladeshi women are traditionally involved in various agricultural activities but most of their efforts remain unnoticed. To emphasize the significance of women's role in agricultural production, this paper highlights the major activities performed by Bangladeshi women in diverse agricultural production based on published literature. It was observed that Bangladeshi women are subjected to face social restrictions, but despite this, they are active participants in field and homestead crops production, poultry and livestock rearing, and fisheries management. They are predominantly involved in post-harvesting activities of field crops production. They retain control over all activities of homestead crops production. Management activities of poultry and livestock rearing, and fish culture are mostly performed by women. Women's involvement in such activities improves socioeconomic conditions by increasing household food security, family nutrition, and employment opportunities, all of which contribute to a more stable lifestyle. Bangladeshi women's contributions to agricultural production are noteworthy which should be recognized, appreciated, and valued.

Keywords: Agriculture, Agricultural Production, Role of Women, Bangladesh

Location: In Bangladesh

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Program Area: Resource Development and Management

Non-commodity: Income generation, Livelihood

Objectives:

To emphasize the significance of women's role in the major activities performed in agricultural production.

Methodology:

Women's significance to agriculture cannot be underestimated, but their lack of identity as "female farmers" is major concern. Women's triple role as farmers, caretakers, and household income earners is hindered by social constraints. Most of their contribution unnoticed, and unrecognized, and is treated as household labor. Women's empowerment is hindered by family limits, religious legislation, early marriage, illiterate guardians, and lack of social consciousness. The income opportunities of women are greatly influenced by their lack of ownership over physical and human capital. Gender biases are exacerbated by sociocultural and gender-specific dominating patterns, which increase men's influence over resources, limiting women's opportunities. Since participation in agricultural innovation and opportunities is gender-specific, gender standard behaviors influence technological innovation and acceptance in the agriculture system, and therefore no beneficiaries could be established. Rural women in agriculture production are still under this kind of socio-economic constraint. As household workers and hired female labor, female farmers make a significant contribution to agricultural activities. Women participated in agricultural activities to meet basic family needs, raise family income, and meet additional family responsibilities. Crop diversification increases due to increase in women’s empowerment. Rice, jute, sugarcane are major field crops produced in Bangladesh which are grown year-round in Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, rice is the primary staple food most farm families grow rice for family consumption. Women's homestead gardens are a promising intervention for improving nutrition in poor rural households by increasing the availability and consumption of a variety of vegetables. Aesthetically, socially, and environmentally, species planting in the homestead area is desirable. Women play a crucial role in diverse activities to meet basic family needs, raise family income, and meet additional family responsibilities. Bangladesh has achieved substantial food production through the fisheries sector wherein the land constitutes a total of 84.69% and marine fisheries contribute 15.31% of fish production [49]. Women contribute significantly to fisheries resource management by performing socio-economic tasks in and outside the family, thus increases the assets of the family. Increased female agricultural involvement is an optimistic and admirable indicator of economic growth, socio-economic progress, and nutritional advancement.

Source of Information: European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 3, May 2021. ISSN: 2684-1827

Article Link (Online Journal): DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.24018/ejfood.2021.3.3.284 (www.ejfood.org)

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Achievement/Findings:

After reviewing the literature, it was discovered that while women are invariably faced societal challenges, they still play a major role in diverse agricultural activities. They actively participate in post-harvesting activities of field crops production. Overall activities remain under control of women in homestead crops production. In case of poultry and livestock rearing as well as in fish culture, management activities are mostly performed by women. Women's participation in such activities improves socio-economic conditions, such as food security of households with improved family nutrition, additional family income, poverty mitigation, and employment opportunities, all of which contribute to sustaining lifestyles. Women’s role in agricultural production is noteworthy which must be appreciated and valued.

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