The findings complement a growing body of research that highlights the important influence women can have in effective and efficient management of both natural resources and agricultural pursuits
women and younger farmers can be more influential than older men in persuading peers to adopt new technologies and practices. This, the researchers said, could have significant implications for conservationists who are keen to mainstream sustainable agriculture programs within communities.
“Gender equality is both the means and goal of many SDG [sustainable development goal] targets. Gender empowerment, therefore, should be considered in project design,” she added.Although several research findings have suggested that women’s involvement in farming groups with sustainable agricultural goals is a significant human factor that could make a difference around the world, women’s representation in conservation decision-making seems to be far from exemplary globally.
“The greatest barrier to women’s emergence in political leadership is political parties,” she noted, explaining further that political parties are the structures through which candidates emerge, and citizens can choose only from the people involved. These choices — with women at the centre— involve a “sophisticated decision-making process” that was starting to gain recognition at the time, according to the report.Challenges for women in conservation and agricultural production
She described women as being “balanced” with particular “multitasking” skills, “not because we are women, but because of the roles society has placed on us,” she said. “By multitasking, in this instance, we are saying we need to conserve what we are doing and improve the genetic performance of what we have today for increased productivity.”
Amid stereotypes across cultural lines in Nigeria, which seem to downplay women’s potential in communities due to cultural or religious restrictions, Lai-Solarin said giving women opportunities in decision-making roles would enhance their talents. But the major challenge is opportunity — something she said women never get and they should fight for.
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