Cheryl Doss|Ruth Meinzen-Dick|Agnes Quisumbing|Sophie Theis
Women in agriculture: Four myths
University of Oxford|International Food Policy Research Institute|International Food Policy Research Institute|International Food Policy Research Institute|International Food Policy Research Institute
sustainable development goal 5 sdg gender equality womens rights least 11 17 sdgs require indicators related gender dynamics despite need reliable indicators stylized facts women agriculture environment persist paper analyzes four gender myths 1 70 worlds poor women 2 women produce 60 80 worlds food 3 women 1 worlds land 4 women better stewards environment reviewing conceptual empirical literature paper presents kernel truth underlying myth questions underlying assumptions implications examines hinders us developing effective food security policies