Our evidence explainers are short, accessible summaries of notable gender research fit for fast consumption. Each explainer presents recommendations, implications and conclusions of use to development practitioners, policy-makers, researchers and others working with gender in food systems. Gaps in evidence, possible weaknesses and new areas to be investigated in future research are also highlighted.
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Gender-based constraints and opportunities to women’s participation in the small ruminant value chain in Ethiopia: A community capitals analysis
Annet A. Mulema, Cathy R. Farnworth, Kathleen E. Colverson, 'Gender-based constraints and opportunities to women’s participation in the small ruminant value chain in Ethiopia: A community capitals analysis', Community Development, vol. 48(3), pp.351-369, Informa UK Limited, 2016
Scientific Publication
Exploring the intricate relationship between poverty, gender inequality and rural masculinity: A Case study from an Aquatic Agricultural System in Zambia
Cole, S.M., Puskur, R., Rajaratnam, S., Zulu, F. (2015) Culture, Society & Masculinities, 7(2) (open access)
Scientific Publication
Understanding nutritional outcomes through gendered analysis of time-use patterns in semi-arid India
Ravula Padmaja et al., 'Understanding nutritional outcomes through gendered analysis of time-use patterns in semi-arid India', Global Food Security, vol. 23, pp.49-63, Elsevier BV, 2019
Scientific Publication
Bringing analysis of gender and social-ecological resilience together in small-scale fisheries research: challenges and opportunities.
Kawarazuka, N., C. Locke, C. McDougall, P. Kantor, and M. Morgan. 2017. Bringing analysis of gender and social-ecological resilience together in small-scale fisheries research: challenges and opportunities. Ambio 46:201-213.
Scientific Publication
Agrarian stress and climate change in the Eastern Gangetic Plains: Gendered vulnerability in a stratified social formation
Sugden, Fraser; Maskey, Niki; Clement, Floriane; Ramesh, V. 2014. Agrarian stress and climate change in the eastern Gangetic Plains: gendered vulnerability in a stratified social formation. Global Environmental Change - Human and Policy Dimensions, 29:258-269. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2014.10.008
Scientific Publication
Gender integration in livestock and fisheries value chains: emerging good practices from analysis to action
Farnworth, C.R., Kantor, P., Kruijssen, F., Longley, C., Colverson, K.E. (2016) International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology, 11(3/4): 262-279
Scientific Publication
Woman in agriculture, and climate risks: hotspots for development
Nitya Chanana-Nag, Pramod K. Aggarwal, 'Woman in agriculture, and climate risks: hotspots for development', Climatic Change, vol. 158(1), pp.13-27, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2018
Scientific Publication
Closing the Gender Gap in Agriculture
Sophia Huyer, 'Closing the Gender Gap in Agriculture', Gender, Technology and Development, vol. 20(2), pp.105-116, Informa UK Limited, 2017
Scientific Publication
Linking Smallholder Farmers to Markets, Gender and Intra-Household Dynamics: Does the Choice of Commodity Matter?
Jemimah Njuki, Susan Kaaria, Angeline Chamunorwa, Wanjiku Chiuri, 'Linking Smallholder Farmers to Markets, Gender and Intra-Household Dynamics: Does the Choice of Commodity Matter?', The European Journal of Development Research, vol. 23(3), pp.426-443, Springer Nature, 2011
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The Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index
Alkire Sabina et al., 'The Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index', World Development 52, IFPRI, 2013
Book / Monograph
Masculinities in Forests
Colfer, C.J.P, 'Masculinities in Forests', Routledge, 2020
Working Paper
Gender capacity development and organizational culture change in the CGIAR Research Program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems: A conceptual framework
Sarapura Escobar, S., Puskur, R. (2014) CGIAR Research Program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems. Penang, Malaysia. Working Paper: AAS-2014-45
Book / Monograph
Gender and social targeting in plant breeding
A Orr, C M Cox, Y Ru, J Ashby, 'Gender and social targeting in plant breeding', CGIAR Gender and Breeding Initiative Working Paper, International Potato Center (CIP), 2018
Book / Monograph
Gender norms, agency, and innovation in agriculture and natural resource management: the GENNOVATE methodology
P. Petesch, L.B. Badstue, G. Prain, 'Gender norms, agency, and innovation in agriculture and natural resource management: the GENNOVATE methodology', CIMMYT, 2018
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Gender inequalities in ownership and control of land in Africa: myth and reality
Doss Cheryl et al., 'Gender inequalities in ownership and control of land in Africa: myth and reality', Agricultural Economics 46, IFPRI, 2015
Scientific Publication
Intensifying Inequality? Gendered Trends in Commercializing and Diversifying Smallholder Farming Systems in East Africa
Katie Tavenner et al., 'Intensifying Inequality? Gendered Trends in Commercializing and Diversifying Smallholder Farming Systems in East Africa', Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, vol. 3, Frontiers Media SA, 2019
Report / Factsheet
Gender and Forest, Tree and Agroforestry Value Chains: Evidence from Literature
V. Ingram et al., 'Gender and Forest, Tree and Agroforestry Value Chains: Evidence from Literature', Routledge, New York, USA, 2016
Scientific Publication
Water rights, gender, and poverty alleviation. Inclusion and exclusion of women and men smallholders in public irrigation infrastructure development
Van Koppen, B. Water rights, gender, and poverty alleviation. Inclusion and exclusion of women and men smallholders in public irrigation infrastructure development. Agriculture and Human Values 15, 361–374 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1007537119163
Scientific Publication
Gender and Farmer Preferences for Varietal Traits: Evidence and Issues for Crop Improvement
Male-female differences in agricultural productivity: methodological issues and empirical evidence
Quisumbing Agnes R., 'Male-female differences in agricultural productivity: methodological issues and empirical evidence', World Development 24, IFPRI, 1996
Scientific Publication
Identifying women farmers: Informal gender norms as institutional barriers to recognizing womens contributions to agriculture
Twyman, Jennifer; Muriel, Juliana; García, María Alejandra. 2015. Identifying women farmers: Informal gender norms as institutional barriers to recognizing women’s contributions to agriculture. Journal of Gender, Agriculture and Food Security 1(2): 1-17.
Scientific Publication
Women in agriculture: Four myths
Doss, Cheryl; Meinzen-Dick, Ruth Suseela; Quisumbing, Agnes R.; and Theis, Sophie. 2018. Women in agriculture: Four myths. Global Food Security 16(March 2018): 69-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gfs.2017.10.001
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Assessing the impact of participatory research in rice breeding on poor rice farming households with emphasis on women farmers: a case study in eastern Uttar Pradesh, India
Thelma Paris et al., 'Assessing the impact of participatory research in rice breeding on poor rice farming households with emphasis on women farmers: a case study in eastern Uttar Pradesh, India', CIMMYT, 2016
Scientific Publication
Women's participation in forest management: A cross-country analysis
Eric A. Coleman, Esther Mwangi, 'Women's participation in forest management: A cross-country analysis', Global Environmental Change, vol. 23(1), pp.193-205, Elsevier BV, 2013
Report / Factsheet
Supporting women farmers in a changing climate: five policy lessons
Sophia Huyer et al., 'Supporting women farmers in a changing climate: five policy lessons', 2015
Scientific Publication
Bringing analysis of gender and social-ecological resilience together in small-scale fisheries research: Challenges and opportunities
Kawarazuka, N., Locke, C., McDougall, C., Kantor, P., Morgan, M. (2016) Ambio, 46(2): 201-213 (open access)
Scientific Publication
Resolving the gender empowerment equation in agricultural research - a systems approach
A. Tegbaru, H. Per, J. FitzSimons, H. Kirscht, 'Resolving the gender empowerment equation in agricultural research - a systems approach', Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, vol. 13(3-4), pp.131-139, 2015