Gibe, Advera and Massawe, Fatihiya A. and Jeckonia, John N. (2023) Gender dynamics in small-scale fish business in Mwanza Region, Tanzania. International Journal of Development and Sustainability, 12 (4). pp. 97-111.
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This study established the typology of gender dynamics within small-scale fish business in Mwanza Region, Tanzania. Data were collected using key informant interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), personal observations, and documentary reviews. The collected data was analyzed using content analysis, and ATLAS.ti computer software was used to transcribe the field notes before analysis. The study found that gender inequalities existed in all aspects of gender roles, gender relations, and access and control over productive assets in the small-scale fish business. Men dominated high economic valued activities, such as receiving and collecting fish from fishermen, while women had limited decision-making power over income, freedom of movement, access and control over productive assets, and participation in the fish business. The study concludes that these inequalities negatively affect women's active participation in the business as well as the business growth prospects. The government and non-governmental organizations are recommended to establish programs and policies that create awareness on gender issues for equitable and sustainable development of small-scale fish business in the study area, benefiting both men and women equally.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Keywords: | Mwanza Region, Tanzania, Gender, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Small-scale Fisheries, Fishing Communities, Sustainable Development |
| Subjects: | Gender in Fisheries and Aquaculture |
| Depositing User: | Kokila ICSF Krish |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Sep 2025 10:48 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Sep 2025 10:48 |
| URI: | http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/22358 |
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