Women working in animal husbandry: a study in the agroecological transition context

ABSTRACT: This study investigated the engagement of women in animal husbandry in agroecological transitions scenarios and reflects on the advancements and challenges encountered in overcoming gender inequalities in rural areas. Semi-structured interviews and participant observation were conducted in nine properties in three municipalities in the region of Zona da Mata of Minas Gerais State. Women are involved in husbandry of different animal species, and participate in the management, processing, and marketing of products, contributing to food diversification, self-consumption, and income generation. Overcoming gender inequality in an agroecological scenario requires making the work and knowledge of women farmers visible and increasing their prominence, while ensuring economic valuation of their work and access to the market through public policies aligned with the reality of animal production in agroecological family agriculture contexts.

摘要：本研究探讨了女性在农业生态转型场景中参与畜牧养殖的情况，并反思了在农村地区克服性别不平等过程中取得的进展与面临的挑战。研究团队在米纳斯吉拉斯州祖纳达马塔（Zona da Mata）地区的3个市镇内的9个生产单元中开展了半结构化访谈与参与式观察。女性参与了不同畜禽物种的养殖工作，并参与产品的管理、加工与营销环节，为实现食物多样化、自给消费及创收作出了贡献。在农业生态场景中克服性别不平等，需要彰显女性农户的劳动与知识价值、提升其社会地位，同时通过契合农业生态家庭畜牧生产实际的公共政策，保障其劳动的经济价值认定与市场准入渠道。