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080 _a13.09.02 F686
245 _aCaribbean women in agriculture
260 _bFAO
_aSantiagoCL
_c1988
300 _a116 p.
500 _aDC
520 _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.
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942 _cM
_mF686
999 _c41755
_d41755