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Paper Id:
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IJARW1162
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Title:
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PERPETUAL ‘OUTCAST’? WOMEN’S ROLE IN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF SANYATI DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE.
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| Published in: |
International Journal Of All Research Writings |
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IJARW |
| ISSN: |
2582-1008 |
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Volume 1 Issue 10 |
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9
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| Published On: |
5/6/2020 9:54:33 PM (MM/dd/yyyy) |
Main Author Details
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Name:
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Washington Machokoto |
| Institute: |
University of Sunderland |
Co - Author Details
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| Munyaradzi A. Dzvimbo |
Regent Business College, South Africa |
| Tinashe M. Mashizha |
Lupane State University, Zimbabwe |
Abstract
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Research Area:
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Women Studies |
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Agriculture; challenges; development; farmer’s role; production; women. |
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This paper explores the role of women in agricultural development and their setbacks in Sanyati district. A simple random sampling method was applied to select five villages from Sanyati and 50 women (smallholder farmers). Then, the in-depth interviews were conducted to obtain information from women on the socio-economic characteristics, land use activities, farm production and challenges they face. A qualitative analysis was used to analyze the data collected. The findings of the research also showed that women are included in mostly farming activities from land preparation to harvesting, processing and marketing of produce. They are involved in growing various crops, rear animals and keep poultry. The land tenure system and the concept of headship in Zimbabwe have always considered men to be the head and land is allocated to the head of the family, presumed to be male. Hence, women’s access to land is limited. The study noted that female-headed households found it challenging to own land, their access and rights to land and credit facilities are always not easy and has fewer labour resources. Since women contribute immensely to food production, processing and preservation of food, spirited commitment and dedication should be devoted on addressing challenges because women are the backbone and engine of agricultural development and food security in Sanyati district and Zimbabwe as a whole. |
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IEEE
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Washington Machokoto, Munyaradzi A. Dzvimbo, Tinashe M. Mashizha, "PERPETUAL ‘OUTCAST’? WOMEN’S ROLE IN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF SANYATI DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE.", International Journal Of All Research Writings,
vol. 1, no. 10, pp. 147-155, 2020.
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MLA
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Washington Machokoto, Munyaradzi A. Dzvimbo, Tinashe M. Mashizha "PERPETUAL ‘OUTCAST’? WOMEN’S ROLE IN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF SANYATI DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE.." International Journal Of All Research Writings,
vol 1, no. 10, 2020, pp. 147-155.
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APA
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Washington Machokoto, Munyaradzi A. Dzvimbo, Tinashe M. Mashizha (2020). PERPETUAL ‘OUTCAST’? WOMEN’S ROLE IN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF SANYATI DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE.. International Journal Of All Research Writings,
1(10), 147-155.
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PERPETUAL ‘OUTCAST’? WOMEN’S ROLE IN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF SANYATI DISTRICT, ZIMBABWE.
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