WOMEN AND SUBSISTENCE FARMING: CASE OF SOUTHERN AFRICAN COUNTRIES

Author Name: 1. Prof. A S. Yaruingam 2. Songamla A. Sharon

Volume/Issue: 03/05

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/11.2022-18188931/UIJIR

Affiliation:

Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Delhi, India

ABSTRACT

Subsistence agriculture has a potential to raise rural incomes and is the driving force behind economic development. Agriculture in southern Africa represents much more than a mere means of subsistence, in fact, it lies at the heart of development, providing opportunities for rural communities to enhance their living standards. Women, in southern Africa plays a crucial role in agriculture sector and are known to be generators of food, but at times, were often masked with great complexities and constraints. Bridging the inequality gap is considered as a prerequisite to enhance women’s political standing as well as ensuring food security in the region. Education is undeniable for the simple reason to improve gender balance and to acquire much needed human resources.

Key words: Agriculture, Income, Women Empowerment, Food Security, Technology