Rural women make up about half of the world's population and in land production have a strong diet and make up the majority of agricultural workers. They make up 50% of the workforce and participate in the production of half the food in the agricultural sector. For example, rural women make up about 70 to 80% of agricultural workers in sub-Saharan Africa, 65% in Asia, 45% in Latin American and Caribbean, 80% in Nigeria and Tunisia and 80% in India, but their role is in the production system it is a man’s role to add and this creates a huge burden within the mother and wife’s activities and takes a lot of time and energy for them. Research in this field shows that women spend about two thirds of their time in the production, management, and management of their homes, while men spend about a third of their time doing such things. A housewife helps to set up a farm, then ploughs, harvests, weeds and plants, milks and weaves, weaves carpets, tries to make tools and crafts, bakes bread, cooks, does housekeeping, fetches water from wells and far away, fetches firewood, cares for children, weaves wool and makes curd, butter milk, yoghurt, butter and oil. On top of all this, she is the manager of mom and family too. Although women are at home in developing countries producing about 80% of the food and have a responsibility to look after about 30% of rural households, their jobs are not considered economic activity and are simply removed from agricultural and rural development programs.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction:
- Importance of women's participation:
- Micro-credit characteristics:
- Rural women empowerment:
- Results:
- References:
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the challenges and opportunities for rural women's empowerment through micro-credit programs in developing countries. It highlights the importance of women's participation in rural development, particularly in agricultural production, and explores the limitations of traditional banking systems in serving rural communities. The author argues that micro-credit programs, designed to provide small loans and financial services, have the potential to empower rural women, improve their economic status, and contribute to overall rural development.
- The role of rural women in agricultural production and the challenges they face.
- The significance of micro-credit programs in empowering rural women and combating poverty.
- Barriers to access to credit for rural women and the need for alternative financial services.
- The impact of micro-credit programs on women's economic status, household incomes, and community development.
- The importance of women's participation in decision-making processes and their contributions to rural development.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction discusses the prevalence of poverty in rural communities and the disproportionate impact it has on women. It highlights the significance of women's role in agriculture, despite often being undervalued and excluded from traditional economic activities. The chapter emphasizes the lack of access to formal credit as a major barrier to rural women's advancement, especially due to their limited literacy and societal perceptions. It introduces micro-credit as a potential solution to empower rural women and promote rural development.
The "Importance of women's participation" section delves into the vital role women play in rural economies, highlighting their significant contributions to agriculture, household management, and community well-being. The chapter discusses the challenges faced by women, including limited access to education, healthcare, and social facilities. It further emphasizes the need for increased women's participation in decision-making processes and their right to access information and resources.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper focuses on the key concepts of rural women's empowerment, micro-credit programs, access to financial services, poverty reduction, and rural development. It explores the intersection of these themes within the context of developing countries and highlights the importance of addressing gender inequality and promoting women's economic participation in rural communities.
- Citation du texte
- Mustefa Jibril (Auteur), 2021, Rural Women Empowerment and Micro-Credit Programs in the World, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1128009
