Women lead the way: The Fishing community of Gloucester, Massachusetts may well improve its fortunes, thanks to its politically charged women

Bergeron, David (1996) Women lead the way: The Fishing community of Gloucester, Massachusetts may well improve its fortunes, thanks to its politically charged women. Samudra Report (14). pp. 21-23. ISSN 0973 1121

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Abstract

In 1969, a group of determined women established an association in Gloucester, Massachusetts, the US. Called the Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association (GFWA), its purpose was to protect and promote the Gloucester and New England fishing industry as well as work to improve the quality of life for fishing families. In Gloucester, fishing vessels and businesses are family-owned. One of the original objectives of GFWA was to establish a co-operative. As word of these plans got around in the community, local fish processors began to threaten the fishermen. If they were to form any co-operative with the wives, the processors warned, the fishermen would not be able to do business with them. Hence, many participants abandoned the effort out of fear. As a result, the co-operative was never formed.

Item Type:	Articles
Class Number:	920.SAM0162
Keywords:	Samudra Report, ICSF, United States of America, Fishworkers Organisation, Women In Fisheries, Gender, Fishing Communities, Women, Exclusive Economic Zones, Policy
Subjects:	Gender in Fisheries and Aquaculture
Depositing User:	Varsha V icsf
Date Deposited:	30 Oct 2021 18:25
Last Modified:	30 Mar 2022 11:39
URI:	http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/519

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