Gul, Shahid and Mir, Shakir Ahmad and Iqbal, Gowhar and lone, Haziq Qayoom and Shafiq, Uzair (2024) The role of women in small-scale fisheries: A comprehensive review. pp. 26-28. ISSN 0975-8364
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When it comes to small-scale fisheries (SSF), women are essential. They process fish, market it, and run household economies, among other activities that add substantially to the SSF value chain. However, historically, their contributions have gone unappreciated and unreported, which has resulted in their marginalisation in the governance and policies surrounding fisheries. This assessment looks at the various responsibilities that women play in SSF, ranging from managing household finances to postharvest tasks, and it also looks at the gender-specific obstacles that women encounter, such as having less access to platforms for decision-making and resources and training. The study also emphasises the importance of women contributing to food security and community livelihoods, highlighting their role in maintaining home nutrition and economic stability. Women continue to be under-represented in fishery governance systems despite their crucial engagement. According to the study, policies should be gender responsive to recognise the contributions made by women, improve their access to resources, and guarantee their participation in decision-making. These gaps must be filled to improve overall fisheries management, empower women, and maintain the sustainability of SSF. Policy recommendations for advancing gender-inclusive fisheries development, supporting sustainable livelihoods, and enhancing food security are included in the review's conclusion.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Keywords: | Small-scale Fisheries, Women, Fisheries Management, Fisheries Development, Governance, Livelihoods, Fisheries Policy, Fishing Industry |
| Subjects: | Gender in Fisheries and Aquaculture |
| Depositing User: | Kokila ICSF Krish |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Jun 2025 10:34 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Jun 2025 10:34 |
| URI: | http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/21785 |
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