Change in gender relations: managerial and transformative approaches of gender mainstreaming in agriculture

Tegbaru, A.; Fitzsimons, J.; Gurung, B.; Odame, H.H.

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dc.contributor.author	Tegbaru, A.
dc.contributor.author	Fitzsimons, J.
dc.contributor.author	Gurung, B.
dc.contributor.author	Odame, H.H.
dc.date.accessioned	2019-12-04T11:14:00Z
dc.date.available	2019-12-04T11:14:00Z
dc.date.issued	2010
dc.identifier.citation	Tegbaru, A., Fitzsimons, J., Gurung, B. & Odame, H.H. (2010). Change in gender relations: managerial and transformative approaches of gender mainstreaming in agriculture. Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, 8(3&4), 1024-1032.
dc.identifier.issn	1459-0255
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/2596
dc.description.abstract	This paper explores the managerial and transformative approaches to gender mainstreaming in order to draw a more comprehensive understanding of how institutional and behavioural change processes occur with regard to gender equality. Drawing from the managerial and efficiency path, and planning tools used in implementing a project in Northern Nigeria, Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in Borno State or PROSAB, and by exploring largely unintended/unforeseen consequences of project actions, the paper argues that change in gender relations should be viewed not as outcome of technology transfer following a simple input-output model conceptualised largely in linear terms, but rather as a complex social phenomenon based on people’s interests, motivations, relationships, and innovative actions that are embedded in their historical and cultural situations. It suggests that the managerial and efficiency approaches are insufficient to encourage change in gender relations. Drawing from the case of PROSAB, the paper underlines the importance of a transformative approach that understands change processes in gender relations and success in women empowerment, which are influenced by the interplay of multiple factors that are not project controlled.
dc.description.sponsorship	Canadian International Development Agency
dc.format.extent	1024-1032
dc.language.iso	en
dc.subject	Gender
dc.subject	Agriculture
dc.subject	Managerial And Efficiency
dc.subject	Women'S Empowerment
dc.subject	Northern Nigeria
dc.subject	Gender Equality
dc.subject	Gender Mainstreaming
dc.subject	Transformative Approaches
dc.subject	Gender Inequality
dc.subject	Household Utilisation
dc.title	Change in gender relations: managerial and transformative approaches of gender mainstreaming in agriculture
dc.type	Journal Article
dc.description.version	Peer Review
cg.contributor.affiliation	International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
cg.contributor.affiliation	University of Guelph
cg.contributor.affiliation	Washington State University
cg.contributor.affiliation	University of Guelph
cg.contributor.affiliation	Washington State University
cg.coverage.region	Africa
cg.coverage.region	Acp
cg.coverage.region	Europe
cg.coverage.region	West Africa
cg.coverage.region	North America
cg.coverage.country	Nigeria
cg.coverage.country	Canada
cg.coverage.country	United States
cg.isijournal	ISI Journal
cg.authorship.types	CGIAR and advanced research institute
cg.iitasubject	Impact Assessment
cg.iitasubject	Socioeconomy
cg.iitasubject	Knowledge Management
cg.iitasubject	Gender
cg.iitasubject	Farm Management
cg.iitasubject	Farming Systems
cg.iitasubject	Agribusiness
cg.iitasubject	Livelihoods
cg.journal	Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment
cg.howpublished	Formally Published
cg.accessibilitystatus	Limited Access
local.dspaceid	93400
cg.targetaudience	Scientists