Bekele, Helen (2004) Development’s Impact on Gender Relations: A Case Study of an Integrated Livestock Development Project. Masters thesis, Addis Ababa University.
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Abstract
Men and women experience development interventions differently. Women’s participation in economic activities and especially livestock has been overlooked and undervalued for years. It thus becomes important to understand the gender dimensions in the livestock sector and to analyse the impact of interventions on women’s lives, roles and well-being. The study assesses impacts of a livestock project in North Gondar on women and gender relations to examine the economic and social changes that have resulted from the interventions within the community and especially for women. The research made use of the Harvard Analytical Framework and the Women’s Empowerment Framework developed by Sara Hlupekile. Despite population pressure and a clear reduction in annual harvests, results show that the project’s economic impact on households and especially female-headed households is significant. Families were recorded to currently possess better income and more productive livestock. Intra-household dynamics have observed changes as a result of project interventions and relations between husband and wife allow better women’s participation in decision-making as well as improved access to and control of resources. There are further indications that women are more respected and have more say. Meanwhile, challenges have also been identified. Little change has been observed in getting men more involved in reproductive activities and breaking the defined gender roles. In addition, high involvement of children in household activities as well as women’s low level of conscientisation have been recognised.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General) |
| Divisions: | Africana |
| Depositing User: | Tim Khabala |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Jul 2018 09:16 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Jul 2018 09:16 |
| URI: | http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/6583 |
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