Publications
Gendered livelihoods and the politics of socio-environmental identity: women's participation in conservation projects in Calakmul, Mexico
Women's participation in conservation projects within the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Mexico, reveals that gendered livelihood strategies are shaped by household and community negotiations, responding to specific opportunities and constraints. These strategies encompass both material and ideological dimensions, highlighting the complex interplay between socio-environmental identity and sustainable livelihoods. The study employs participatory rural appraisal (PRA) methodologies, including group histories and visual evidence from women's agricultural organizations, to illustrate these dynamics. This research underscores the importance of recognizing gendered perspectives in conservation efforts to foster more inclusive and effective sustainable development practices.
Labour Migration and Gendered Agricultural Relations: The Feminization of Agriculture in the Ejidal Sector of Calakmul, Mexico
Male labor migration to the United States has significantly reshaped agricultural dynamics and gender roles in the ejidal sector of Calakmul, Mexico. Research reveals that while men's out-migration increases women's participation in farm labor, it also alters land tenure, decision-making, and management of hired labor, highlighting a 'feminization' of agriculture with nuanced impacts on local production relations. The study, based on a 2007 survey of 155 households across six ejidos and ethnographic fieldwork, underscores the need to distinguish between farm labor and management in semi-subsistence systems. Findings suggest that migration-driven gender shifts in agricultural roles are both substantial and context-specific, offering insights into the broader implications of rural out-migration on smallholder livelihoods.
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