00808nam a2200109Ia 4500080001800000245003500018260002600053300001100079500000700090520058200097583001900679  a13.09.02 F686  aCaribbean women in agriculture  bFAOaSantiagoCLc1988  a116 p.  aDC  aExamines the historical factors which helped shape the situation of women in agriculture and rural employment in the Region through a case study on women's participation in sugar plantations in Trinidad and Tobago.  Analyses the socio-economic situation of women under agricultural production systems.  Focuses on the institutional framework in the Caribbean countries to provide action for 'women in development'.  Presents an overview of legislation in four Caribbean countries viz Barbados, Belize, Guyana and St. Lucia and provides five case studies in Caribbean countries.  c3/7/00kM2LMGR