000			02073cam a2200265 a 4500
008			850401s1985 dcu grb 000 0 eng d
020			_a0821305573 (pbk.)
040			_aDLC _cDLC
050	0	0	_aHD6190.6 _b.S36 1985
082	0	0	_a331.4'864'02095492 _bSCO
100	1		_aScott, Gloria L.
245	1	4	_aThe impact of technology choice on rural women in Bangladesh : _bproblems and opportunities /
260			_aWashington, D.C., U.S.A. : _bThe World Bank, _cc1985.
300			_a107 p. ;
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references: p. 105-107.
520			_aIncreasing poverty and landlessness in Bangladesh are compelling socio-economic change. Part I of this paper provides background on the social, cultural, and economic issues relevant to the concern for increasing women's opportunities for employment and income generation in rural Bangladesh. It describes the full range of women's economic contribution and importance to the rural economy and to the consumption and welfare of their families. Some of the Government and nongovernmental programs to improve the status and skill of women in Bangladesh are described, and approaches are suggested for increasing income-earning opportunities. Part II discusses the capital and labor intensiveness of various crop-processing technologies and their impact on the employment of women. After direct crop production, post-harvest activities are the most significant source of rural employment for women, especially among landless and marginal families, those most affected by the loss of opportunity due to technological changes. The paper examines the extent, causes, and effects of technological changes in food processing (especially rice, oil seeds, and sugar) and small-scale and cottage industries (jute and silk).
590			_aoif 21/02/2020
591			_aLoans
650		0	_aRural women-- Employment.
650		0	_aAgricultural processing industries
650		0	_aAgricultural processing industry workers
700	1		_aCarr, Marilyn.
942			_2ddc _cBOOK
949			_a331.4'864'02095492 SCO
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