The Role of Rural Women Farmers in Economic Development

Authors: Arti Thakur

Country: India

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Abstract: Empowerment of women is a process which benefits women at individual, household, community and broader levels. This relationship between economic development and women’s empowerment defined as improving the ability of women to access the constituents of development in particular to health, education, earning opportunities, rights, and political participation. women in rural areas face constraints in engaging in economic activities because of gender-based discrimination and social norms, disproportionate involvement in unpaid work, and unequal access to education, healthcare, property, and financial and other services. They are also disproportionately vulnerable to the impacts of environmental disasters and climate change. Promoting and ensuring gender equality, and empowering rural women through decent work and productive employment, not only contributes to inclusive and sustainable economic growth, but also enhances the effectiveness of poverty reduction and food security initiatives, as well as climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. In this paper we will discuss The Role of Rural Women Farmers in Economic Development.

Keywords: Rural Women, Farmers, Economic, Development, Financial, Agricultural Tradition, Contribution, Environment.

Paper Id: 1700

Published On: 2014-12-04

Published In: Volume 2, Issue 6, November-December 2014

Cite This: The Role of Rural Women Farmers in Economic Development - Arti Thakur - IJIRMPS Volume 2, Issue 6, November-December 2014.

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