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Lim Cristina P., . and Laowapong Amporn, . Edging up the ladder: the women in Ban Thung Maha Thailand. pp. 93-101. ISSN 0116-6514
Abstract
This paper provides an insight into fisheries conditions for women in Ban Thung Maha Thailand a typical coastal fishing community. The studied women made significant contributions through their multiple activities in both the reproductive and productive spheres. Gender inequality was prevalent in the village and manifested in gender divisions of labour differential access to and control over resources and access to political and administrative decision making. The stories of five women showed their struggles against gender stereotyping marginalization multiple burdens subordination and violence against them and their efforts to reverse the trends. With support from the Department of Fisheries some of them learned to empower themselves set their lives directions and help to also empower others.
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Abstract
This paper provides an insight into fisheries conditions for women in Ban Thung Maha Thailand a typical coastal fishing community. The studied women made significant contributions through their multiple activities in both the reproductive and productive spheres. Gender inequality was prevalent in the village and manifested in gender divisions of labour differential access to and control over resources and access to political and administrative decision making. The stories of five women showed their struggles against gender stereotyping marginalization multiple burdens subordination and violence against them and their efforts to reverse the trends. With support from the Department of Fisheries some of them learned to empower themselves set their lives directions and help to also empower others.
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| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| AGROVOC Term: | womens organizations |
| AGROVOC Term: | Role of women |
| AGROVOC Term: | Gender analysis |
| AGROVOC Term: | Fisheries |
| AGROVOC Term: | Coastal fisheries |
| AGROVOC Term: | Rural communities |
| AGROVOC Term: | Hatcheries |
| AGROVOC Term: | Empowerment |
| AGROVOC Term: | Decision making |
| AGROVOC Term: | Households |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 06:28 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/23746 |
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