Women empowerment and agricultural development: Research insights

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Rashmi Chaudhary ◽  
Yasmin Janjhua ◽  
Krishan Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
Development Research

scholarly journals Modern Women and Traditional Gender Stereotypes: An Examination of the Roles Women Assume in Thailand’s Agricultural System

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 7-21
Author(s):  
Morgan Richardson ◽  
Richie Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Gender Equality ◽  
Gender Stereotypes ◽  
Regional Differences ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Agricultural System ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
Agricultural Industry ◽  
Beliefs And Values

Previous research has demonstrated that empowering women in developing nations has been shown to enhance agricultural productivity and rural development. Although women in Southeast Asia are often considered to be more empowered than in other parts of the world, in Thailand, women still experience persistent barriers to gender equality. In response, this case study examined the positionality of women in Thailand’s agricultural sector by describing their underlying beliefs and values regarding their careers. As a result, three distinct themes emerged: (1) dichotomous gender roles, (2) the perpetuation of gender stereotypes, and (3) positive perceptions and beliefs in gender equality and women’s abilities. The findings illuminated that despite having a distinctly positive perception of themselves and their abilities, women internalize prescribed gender stereotypes in the agricultural industry in Thailand. Such views appeared to impede the participants’ sense of empowerment in the agricultural workforce. Moving forward, we recommend that extension professionals design programming to empower women in Thailand by tailoring professional development opportunities based on regional differences in regard to gendered customs, norms, and traditions. Further, additional research should be conducted to distill the specific topic areas that could be used to stir critical reflection and action among women in Thailand’s agricultural sector. Keywords: agricultural development; gender equality; Thailand; women empowerment

scholarly journals Die rol van ’n plantkundige in Parke en Ontspanning

1990 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-24
Author(s):  
G. F. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Seventeenth Century ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Tree Planting ◽  
Development Research ◽  
Parks And Recreation ◽  
Flora Of Southern Africa ◽  
The Public ◽  
Major Subject ◽  
Educational Programmes

The exceptional wealth of the flora of Southern Africa has been known internationally since the early seventeenth century. However, our floral heritage has been subjected to ever increasing pressure resulting from industrial, urban and agricultural development. Research primarily aimed at conserving our indigenous flora, making rare species available to nurseries as well as establishing a meaningful tree planting programme can, however, be undertaken by Departments of Parks and Recre­ation. Educational programmes ranging from formal to non-formal botanical education can play an important role in making the public aware of our unique flora. A graduate presenting botany as one major subject can assist Departments of Parks and Recreation in utilizing these opportunities, not only to conserve, but also to develop the natural resources currently under their control.

Qualitative and quantitative methods in sustainable development

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Focus Group Interview ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Group Interview ◽  
Development Research

Systematic research and comprehensive analyses allow to monitor the implementation of the sustainable development goals. Obviously, when you are interested in the selected issue of sustainable development, it is worth using data from the secondary sources in the first place. This e-book presents a few selected methods that will allow you to answer the questions: how to gather data and how to analyse them? Among the data collection methods presented in this book, we have chosen both: qualitative, in particular focus group interview, and quantitative—based on a questionnaire. In terms of data analysis methods, we present three methods: factor analysis, structural equation modelling and data envelopment analysis. The examples presented in this book relate to sustainable development, for example: sustainable consumption, ecological culture, better nutrition, agricultural development and many more. The book consists of five chapters. Chapter 1 “Qualitative methods” presents the issues concerning the methodology of qualitative research, designing a focus group interview, conducting a focus group interview and analysis of qualitative data using the CAQDAS programs. The main goal of Chapter 2 titled “Quantitative methods” is to exhibit the basics of survey research that can be used in analyses of sustainable development. In particular, this part presents the measurement levels, questionnaire design, population and sample, and the ways of presenting the results of quantitative research. Chapter 3 “Factor analysis in sustainable development research” describes the basic theoretical aspects of factor analysis. The second part of this chapter presents an example of the use of this method in research on sustainable consumption. The last part of this chapter presents case study of the use of factor analysis in research on managers’ ethics in retail industry. Chapter 4 titled “Structural equation modelling in sustainable development research” is dedicated to the structural equation modeling methods applied to solve sustainable development research problems. A structural equation model is an abstraction of reality, and the researcher's job is to build a model that approximates that reality as closely as possible. And the aim of Chapter 5 “Data envelopment analysis methods in sustainable agricultural development research” is to determine the relative technical efficiency of representative agricultural farms from the individual European Union countries.

Sociocultural memory development research drives new directions in gadgetry science

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Penny Van Bergen ◽  
John Sutton
Keyword(s):  
Episodic Memory ◽  
Autobiographical Memory ◽  
Developmental Psychology ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Memory Development ◽  
Development Research ◽  
Cultural Research ◽  
New Directions ◽  
Cross Cultural Research

Abstract Sociocultural developmental psychology can drive new directions in gadgetry science. We use autobiographical memory, a compound capacity incorporating episodic memory, as a case study. Autobiographical memory emerges late in development, supported by interactions with parents. Intervention research highlights the causal influence of these interactions, whereas cross-cultural research demonstrates culturally determined diversity. Different patterns of inheritance are discussed.

A Contribution to Cross-Cultural Child Development Research

1991 ◽  
Vol 36 (8) ◽  
pp. 721-721
Author(s):  
Daniel A. Wagner ◽  
Laurel Puchner
Keyword(s):  
Child Development ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Development Research
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