Farming groups and empowerment of women smallholder farmers. Issue 5 (4th July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Othman, Mwanajuma S.; Garrod, Guy; Oughton, Elizabeth
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 31:Issue 5(2021)
• Page Start: 676
• Page End: 689
• Publication Date: 2021-07-04
• Subjects: Women empowerment -- smallholder women farmers -- gender gap -- agricultural collective action -- farming groups; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2021.1911947
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Discrimination and subordination of women have contributed to lower economic and social development levels for women, especially in developing countries. Empowerment of women enables them to gain control of their lives by increasing their participation in the economy and all levels of decision making. This study used mixed method research to examine the social and economic empowerment of women experienced in farming groups. The groups have contributed to women's empowerment. However, the individual abilities of women are vital for empowerment to occur among members. Development support organisations should focus on improving women's capabilities alongside the mobilisation of group establishment.