The row to hoe: The gender impact of trade liberalization on our food system, agricultural markets and women's human rights

Abstract

This paper uses case studies and literature analysis to show why women need to be more involved in policy decision related to agriculture. Trade has affected food security and agricultural development. Women, and their traditional roles, have been ignored in agriculture. Women are most affected by the changes in agricultural rules, and changes affect women and men differently. Policies ignoring gender differences have deepened inequalities, increasing the impact on women and the children whom they are responsible to feed. Using gender analysis, this paper highlights three topics: