International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice Vol. 1(1), pp. 15 - 20
DOI: 10.13189/ijrh.2013.010103
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Intra-Zonal Differences in Roles among Gender in Farming Activities

Pratibha Singh, Poonam Tewari^*
Department of Home Science Extension, College of Home Science, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology,Pantnagar-263145(Uttarakhand), India

ABSTRACT

Women of hill region play a crucial role in food production, processing and have a vital role in conservation and management of sustainable eco-system. The role of women in bringing sustainable agricultural development needs to be documented and certified so as to address the issues pertinent to women empowerment as well as rural development. An attempt has been made in the present study to assess the difference in the roles, responsibilities, access and control of gender in farming activities. Data was collected from 2100 respondents of Tarai and Bhabhar zone and Hill zone of Uttarakhand state. Participatory interview technique was used to collect gender specific data. Interview schedule with codification was used for collection of the data. Intra-zonal differences in farming activities revealed that in Tarai and Bhabhar zone of Uttarakhand state independent roles and complete responsibilities of men dominated in crop production and post harvest management activities whereas in Hill zone women had independent roles and complete responsibilities.

KEYWORDS
Gender, Roles, Access and Control

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Pratibha Singh , Poonam Tewari , "Intra-Zonal Differences in Roles among Gender in Farming Activities," International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 15 - 20, 2013. DOI: 10.13189/ijrh.2013.010103.

(b). APA Format:
Pratibha Singh , Poonam Tewari (2013). Intra-Zonal Differences in Roles among Gender in Farming Activities. International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice, 1(1), 15 - 20. DOI: 10.13189/ijrh.2013.010103.