Empowering rural women in Ethiopia: An assessment of experiences and challenges in Wadla Wereda, Amhara National regional State.

Type :

Term papers

Pages :

13 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

09/21/2009

Category :

Economics & finance

Sub category :

Economics

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Summary :

Abstract
Introduction
Socio-economic context
The roles of women in agricultural production
1. Women in crop production
2. Gender roles in productive activities
3. Women in sheep rearing
4. Women in decision making roles
5. Women's associations
Challenges and achievements in empowering women
Fighting early marriage
Advocacy to women's right
Conclusion
References

Abstract

In ethiopia, a great deal of gender based bias is committed against women in social, economic, political and customary relations. women shoulder the major responsibility of household maintenance and disproportionately share the burden poverty, as they have less access to and control over productive resources. Most rural women suffer from the age-old stereotypes and public attitudes that undermine their roles. Such a traditional attitude held by the majority of the society hampers women's immense contribution to national development, and also denies them access to the fruits of development. This research has explored the roles and statuses of women in the productive and reproductive lives of households and the experiences of wadla wereda in empowering women and building institutions towards gender parity. For this purpose; a cross-sectional research was designed and conducted in July and august 2007. The findings revealed that the age old traditional believes and attitudes that assume women to be subordinate to men is still strong. women remain vastly underrepresented in local assemblies and their voice is not loud enough to be listened. In fact, encouraging outcomes are being achieved in fighting harmful traditional practices that impede their potential contributions in the productive and reproductive lives of the community.

(Key Words: gender empowerment, gender equality, wadla wereda, amhara Region)