Search Results - Women's studies.

Effekter av avsutten träning på ryttares sits och inverkan by Björklund, Zarina

“…Dismounted supplemental physical training was found in six of a total of 15 studies, in all of these six studies, the dismounted training led to an increase in the rider's ability to impact and / or seat improvement. …”

Intra-household access to livestock information and financial services in Kenya by Mburu, S., Njuki, Jemimah, Kariuki, Juliet B.

“…Specifically, the study compares women’s access to information on livestock production and financial services with that of men. …”
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Linking Knowledge: A Qualitative Analysis of Gender and IWRM-related Policies in the Upper East Region of Ghana by Lasiter, Kalie, Stawicki, Stephanie

“…The objective of the study shifted to include an analysis of the processes, opportunities and constraints of how and why women organize themselves in these particular social groupings. …”
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Mapping Climate-Agriculture-Gender Inequity Hotspots to Build Resilience by Mishra, Avni, Lecoutere, Els, Puskur, Ranjitha, Koo, Jawoo, Azzarri, Carlo

“…To this end, we studied 87 low- to middle-income countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to understand different climate change risks as well as impacts on women engaged in agriculture. …”
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Is Scale-Appropriate Farm Mechanization Gendered? Learning from the Nepal Hills by Gartaula, Hom Nath, Singh, Madhulika, Paudel, Gokul Prasad

“…The paper concludes by identifying social perception against women, rugged topography, women’s low level of knowledge in operating machines, spare parts maintenance, and added responsibilities resulting in women’s lower participation in mini-tiller adoption decisions. …”
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Contribution of small ruminants to food security for Ethiopian smallholder farmers by Desta, Hiwot, Alemu, Biruk G., Kinati, Wole, Mulema, Annet A., Eerdewijk, Anouka van, Wieland, Barbara

“…This study investigates how and to what extent arguments related to food security influence preference of livestock species for women and men. …”
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TH1.2: Exploring Gendered Entry Points in the Goat Value Chain in Senegal by Faas, Simone, Kane, Papa Abdoulaye, Barry, Mamadou Bobo, Tall, Thiane, Ringler, Claudia, Bryan, Elizabeth

“…The primary research question of this study is: What is the role of goats and the goat VC for climate resilience, women's empowerment and improved nutrition in Senegal? …”
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Qualitative gender analysis country report, Zambia: Building equitable climate resilient African bean and insect sectors by Mulube, Mwiinga, Banda, Arnold, Chanda, Moses, Ouya, Frederick, Lutomia, Cosmas, Ketema, Dessalegn, Nchanji, Eileen

“…The study adopted a qualitative design involving 47 Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) of men-only, women only, and mixed groups; 60 Key Informant Interviews (KIIs); and in-depth interviews with farmers, entrepreneurs, persons living with disabilities, and other marginalised groups. …”
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Uneven ground? Intersectional gender inequalities in the commercialized cassava seed system in Tanzania by Liani, M.L., Cole, Steven M., Mwakanyamale, Devis F., Baumung, L., Saleh, N., Webber, A., Tufan, Hale Ann, Kapinga, R.

“…To document the barriers and constraints that create gender inequalities in the seed system to better understand women’s low representation and experiences in commercialized cassava seed production, we carried out a mixed-methods study in the Southern, Eastern, and Lake Zones of Tanzania in 2021. …”
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FR1.3: Gendered Impacts of Covid-19 in 4 Countries: Kenya, Niger, Rwanda, and Uganda by Bryan, Elizabeth, Mawia, Harriet, Ringler, Claudia

“…While both men and women were affected by the pandemic, the ways in which men and women experienced and responded to COVID-19 varied. …”
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Gender dynamics in seed systems: female makeover or male takeover of specialized sweetpotato seed production, in Lake Zone Tanzania? by McEwan, M., Matui, M.S., Mayanja, S., Namanda, S., Ogero, K.

“…The study uses data from 17 field-based plot observations and eight sex disaggregated focus group discussions (FGDs) with 33 (51% women and 48% men) decentralized vine multipliers (DVMs). …”
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Gender dynamics of Musheerabad fish market, Telangana, India by Mushkam, Priyanka, Sharma, Arpita

“…Fish markets are integral components of the fisheries value chain and play a crucial role in livelihood development. A study was done with the objectives of assessing roles, time-use patterns, workload, constraints and fishery needs of women and men vendors of the Musheerabad fish market, Telangana, India. …”
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Gendered decision-making and the drivers of seed choice in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana by Goundla, Mamatha, Rajshekar, G., Ramanjaneyulu, G.V., Veluguri, Divya

“…Few farmers reported storing seeds, with storage primarily limited to self-pollinated crops that are easy to store and less susceptible to pests. This study illuminates the multifaceted dynamics of seed systems in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and highlights the disparity in women’s involvement in seed selection across regions.…”
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Understanding gendered coping mechanisms of actors within cassava production in the face of prevailing climate change challenges in Tanzania by Msita, Sarah, Adeyeye, Olajumoke, Mwakanyamale, Devis F., Cole, Steven M.

“…This study explored the difference in coping mechanisms employed by women and men cassava smallholder farmers in the face of such climate change adversities. …”
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Gender-based barriers hindering the uptake of CSA and CIS technologies in rice production systems in Mali by Diabate, Fatoumata, Eissler, Sarah, Mujawamariya, Gaudiose, Bryan, Elizabeth, Dossou-Yovo, Elliott, Ringler, Claudia, Aminou, Arouna

“…This study explores the gendered constraints and opportunities in rice production in Mali, with the aims to identify enabling mechanisms that support women in accessing and using these climate smart technologies and practices. …”
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Social reproduction: the sidelined aspect in gender and agricultural research by Kawarazuka, Nozomi, Hoa, P.T., Huyen, L.T.T, Trang, B., Achandi, Esther L.

“…Introduction: This study explores women’s agribusiness by employing feminist theories to gain an understanding of the gender dimension of business beyond economic value, including non-material and non-market aspects associated with social reproduction. …”
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Pathways for strengthening gender empowerment for CSA in rural Senegal by Govoeyi, Benoit, Huyer, Sophia, Worou, Nadine

“…Facing climate risks, equitable access to Climate Information Services (CIS) is essential for strengthening the resilience of rural communities, by taking into account gender realities. This study assesses the impact of AICCRA interventions promoting CIS and Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) on women’s empowerment in the regions of Thiès, Louga, Kaffrine, Kaolack, and Fatick in Senegal. …”
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Less noise in the household: the impact of Farmer Field Schools on Gender Relations by Friis-Hansen, Esbern, Duveskog, Deborah, Taylor, Edward W.

“…The study concludes that Farmer Field Schools generate gender impacts not only because it empowers women but because it also provides opportunities for the men, the agent of oppression in this case, to change their view on women. …”
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Qualitative gender analysis country report, Kenya: Building equitable climate resilient African bean and insect sectors by Oingo, Balentine, Ouya, Frederick, Wambua, Scholastica, Karanja, David, Lutomia, Cosmas, Ketema, Dessalegn, Nchanji, Eileen

“…Tasks are more equitably shared between older men and older women in the production of fruit trees, with older men focusing on initial farming activities and older women on management, value addition, and marketing. …”
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Gender, climate change, and resilient food systems: Lessons from strategic adaptation by smallholder farmers in Cameroon by Nkengla-Asi, Lilian, Babu, Suresh Chandra, Kirscht, Holger, Apfelbacher, Scarlett, Hanna, Rachid, Tegbaru, Amare

“…This study aims to understand how men and women in Cameroon’s Southwest region differ in their vulnerability to and their coping strategies for climate change impacts. …”
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