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Gender roles and knowledge in plant species selection and domestication: a case study in South and Southeast Sulawesi
Author
Elok Mulyoutami, James M Roshetko, Endri Martini, Desi Awalina and Janudianto
Year
2015
Journal Title
The International Forestry Review, Spesial Issue: Gender in Agroforestry
Institution
The Commonwealth Forestry Association
Volume
17
Issue
S4
Pages
99-111
Call Number
JA0649-16
Keywords
Tree domestication, women, household decision making, tree prioritization, gender role
Abstract:
Women and men have different sets of knowledge, experiences, and strategies in addressing aspects of plant domestication such as plantpropagation, management, utilisation and marketing. Identification of gender roles and knowledge related to tree domestication is importantin planning for tree-basedlivelihood enhancement and sustainable environmental management, however, such identification has not yet beensufficiently researched to date. This study investigated gendered selection of economically priority species and their domestication in Southand Southeast Sulawesi. From the focus group discussion, both men and women give priority to tree species with high economic value; themanagement of those species is a stronger priority for men but is also expressed by women. However, specifically for their livelihoods, womenare keen to domesticate vegetables and other annual crops that contribute directly to household food security and nutrition.
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