Conference
| Title | DETERMINING THE GENDER ISSUES IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN ILIGAN: BASIS FOR A PROPOSED GENDER MAINSTREAMING POLICY TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES Posted by Jan Vincent Leuterio |
| Authors | Jan Vincent Leuterio, Michael Art R. Napoles and Adelfa C. Silor |
| Conference | 10th International Conference for Science Educators and Teachers (ISET) 2023 |
| Abstract | Global resource shortages mainly affect women farmers, including labor, credit, training, and information. With significant contributions to food production, subsistence farming, and the labor force in the agricultural sector in developing nations, gender mainstreaming is an issue for global food security. This study aims to determine whether the Iligan City agriculture sector is experiencing the gender challenges recognized in the associated literature. A quantitative method was applied in the descriptive study design. The conclusions will serve as the foundation for any gender mainstreaming policies suggested to solve gender challenges. It was assumed that the respondents may have experienced these issues or may not have, or may not have been aware of the gender issues mentioned. Everyone has to be included, according to respondents in the agriculture industry who were asked about gender analysis and participation. The result implies that organization members in agriculture are responsible for carrying out duties and operations without discriminating against either gender. All farmers, teachers, and personnel at the local agriculture office favor gender equality and have a good attitude toward engaging underrepresented groups in the agriculture industry. For the agriculture sector to assist with implementing GAD programs, the sector identified gender mainstreaming issues. Conclusions were reached, indicating that there were gender difficulties in the agriculture industry but that it was difficult for participants to assess them due to a possible lack of knowledge regarding gender equality. There may not be a strong emphasis on gender analysis in agriculture policies and practices. The researchers recommended that government agriculture agencies, both local and national, include gender sensitivity training and other activities relating to gender concerns and challenges in their programs and orientation for farmers. |
| Index terms / Keywords | Gender Analysis, Gender Mainstreaming, Women Farmers, Agriculture, Gender and Development, Gender Issues |