Women in Agriculture

Abstract

Women 's involvement in the agricultural sector is a we ll recognized fact, particularly in developing countries where they are the most important food producers and where they ass ist their husbands in most of the farming tasks. Yet, they are still perceived basically as "housewives" and their involvement in agricultural activities is considered as a natural extension of their homemakers' role. As a result of this misconception, programs for economic development in rural areas are almost always designed by men "with the needs of men in mind.'"