UNDERSTAND AND INTEGRATING GENDER ISSUES IN TO LIVESTOCK PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES A CHECKLIST FOR PRACTITIONERS by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ISBN 9789251075135, 9789251075142, 925107514X, 9251075131 instant download

UNDERSTAND AND INTEGRATING GENDER ISSUES IN TO LIVESTOCK PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES A CHECKLIST FOR PRACTITIONERS by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ISBN 9789251075135, 9789251075142, 925107514X, 9251075131 instant download

\"In rural societies, where local culture and traditions are still very vibrant, responsibilities and tasks are often assigned to women and men on the basis of traditional gender roles, defined as those behaviours and responsibilities that a society considers appropriate for men, women, boys and girls. These roles change over time, have different characteristics in every local context and are shaped by ideological, religious, cultural, ethnic and economic factors. They are a key determinant of the distribution of resources and responsibilities between men and women. Recognizing the different roles that women and men play in the agriculture sector is key to identifying the diverse challenges they face and tailoring projects and programmes on their specific needs. Understanding and integrating these diverse roles and specific dynamics into projects and programmes can significantly improve their outcomes and effectiveness.\"--Publisher description This booklet is designed to facilitate livestock experts in carrying out gender analysis in projects and programmes in the livestock sector. It identifies the main challenges faced by smallholder farmers, in small livestock management (particularly poultry and small ruminants) and in dairy farming.