Fisherwomen on the Kerala Coast

Fisherwomen on the Kerala Coast
Author: Leela Gulati
Publisher: International Labour Organization
Total Pages: 172
Release: 1984
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9789221036265

Combines macro- and micro-level methodological techniques and supplements them with historical data from demographic records; of interest to demographers, economic planners, project formulators and those interested in women's studies, since it shows how great the effect of development projects is on women, even if they are not directly concerned by them.

An Anthropological Study of Marine Fishermen in Kerala

An Anthropological Study of Marine Fishermen in Kerala
Author: B. Bindu Ramachandran
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2021-01-13
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1527564584

Anthropological studies of marine fishermen have explored immense diversity among fishing societies, and the management strategies of marine resources in the context of globalization and changing technologies deserve the utmost attention from researchers in an uncertain economy. In India, fishing communities belong to various different castes and religions. This book presents an anthropological study of Hindu marine fishermen in two neighboring fishing villages situated in the same coastal belt, but administered by two different state governments (Kerala and Pondicherry). It explores the ways in which state interventions influence the development paradigm of a marginalized society like marine fishermen, and discusses the distribution pattern of production systems and its significance at the household level. The book also considers the gendered forms of economic transformation in fishing due to declining marine resources, and technological and climate change. It also focuses on the role of women fish vendors in market spaces as instituted by their distribution and credit connections and the unique experiences of the development process through anxieties, compromises and survival in an uncertain economy. The book will be of interest to researchers, administrators and NGOs working for the inclusive development of marginalized communities sharing common property resources.

Labour and Population Programme

Labour and Population Programme
Author: International Labour Office
Publisher: International Labour Organization
Total Pages: 224
Release: 1991
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789221077480

Provides bibliographic references of some 500 publications and documents issued by the Labour and Population Programme between 1972 and 1990, with abstracts from the ILO's LABORDOC data base. The book covers research, education and training, as well as particular target groups, such as women.

Impact of Women in Food and Agricultural Development

Impact of Women in Food and Agricultural Development
Author: Sadiq, Sanusi Mohammed
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 526
Release: 2024-08-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

In the field of global agricultural development, the unequal recognition and acknowledgment of women's indispensable role in shaping the sector has become a pressing concern. While women have long been the backbone of agricultural progress, their multifaceted contributions often remain overlooked, hindering the pursuit of sustainable and equitable solutions in an ever-evolving world. As we confront the pressing need for inclusivity and resilience in agriculture, it becomes important to examine and celebrate the transformative influence of women. Impact of Women in Food and Agricultural Development serves as an illuminating exploration, delving into the uncharted roles that women play, from tilling the soil to navigating complex supply chains, and championing sustainable practices. It is a compelling response to the urgent call for recognizing and addressing the challenges faced by women in this crucial sector. Impact of Women in Food and Agricultural Development endeavors to shed light on the challenges women face, the triumphs they achieve, and the profound changes they instigate within the agricultural sector. Drawing on a rich tapestry of stories, data, and expert insights, this book seeks to provide a deep understanding of how women contribute to and are impacted by global agricultural development. As we navigate an era marked by climate uncertainties, technological advancements, and the urgent need for sustainable practices, understanding the dynamic role of women in agriculture is not just an academic pursuit but a crucial step towards building a more resilient and equitable future. Through the lens of this book, we embark on a journey that illuminates the untold stories of women who, against various odds, have become catalysts for change, shaping the present and future of food and agricultural development.

The Coastal Fisherfolk Community

The Coastal Fisherfolk Community
Author: Ratna Tewari
Publisher:
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2003
Genre: Fishers
ISBN:

Study under the ageis of international project Strengthening of Research and Training in Population and Development Dynamics of Rural Communities; with reference to fishers of Thāne District of state of Maharashtra, India.

Women and Work in South Asia

Women and Work in South Asia
Author: Deipica Bagchi
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2013-10-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1134522436

Women's work is central to the social and economic aspirations of the countries of South Asia. Their contribution to agriculture, industry and services is critical. However, planners and policy makers frequently ignore women's economic roles, drawing simplistic conclusions from inadequate data. Women and Work in South Asia provides a cross-cultural perspective on research on women's work in South Asia. Integrating macro and micro analysis, Asian and Western contributors analyse the inadequacies of official statistics and explore, through case studies, the cultural and socio-economic position of women at work in the region.

Women in Asia

Women in Asia
Author: Barbara N. Ramusack
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Total Pages: 324
Release: 1999-06-22
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780253212672

Barbara N. Ramusack writes on South and Southeast Asia, surveying both the prescriptive roles and the lived experiences of women, as well as the construction of gender from early states to the 1990s. Although both regions are home to Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim religious traditions and had extended trade relations, they reveal striking differences in the status and roles of women and the processes of cultural adaptation. Sharon Sievers presents an verview of women's participation in the histories of China, Japan, and Korea from prehistory to the modern period that provides a framework for incorporating women into world history classrooms. It offers analyses on major issues derived from recent research and discusses such stereotypical cultural practices as footbinding (long seen as "exotic" in the West) in the context of women's lives. Book jacket.

Rural Development

Rural Development
Author: International Labour Office
Publisher: International Labour Organization
Total Pages: 354
Release: 1991
Genre: Developing countries
ISBN: 9789221064510

Entries in English and various other languages.

Children's Lifeworlds

Children's Lifeworlds
Author: Olga Nieuwenhuys
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 228
Release: 1994
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780415097505

Children's Lifeworlds examines how working children face the challenge of having to combine work with school in Kerala. Moving beyond the usual concern with child labour and welfare to a critical assessment of the daily work routine of children, this book questions how class and kinship, gender and household organization, state ideology and education influence and conceal the lives of children in developing countries. Presenting an extraordinarily sympathetic and detailed case study of boys' and girls' work routine in a south Indian village, this book shows children creating the visibility of their work. The combination of personal experience, quantitative data and in-depth anthropological methods, sheds light on the world of those who, though they hold the future, have been left in the dark.

Routledge Revivals: Development and Social Change in the Pacific Islands (1989)

Routledge Revivals: Development and Social Change in the Pacific Islands (1989)
Author: A.D. Couper
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2017-02-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1351996223

First published in 1989. The Pacific Islands are amongst the poorest countries of the developing world. The special problems of their small size, immense distance from major centres and, for many, very poor agricultural possibilities make development extremely difficult. However, recent new advances in maritime technology in a wide range of different areas present substantial new opportunities. This book surveys the new developments — including extended maritime boundaries; giant clam farming; increased exploitation of ocean minerals and new fisheries techniques — and demonstrates the potential for far-reaching economic and social development.