Attracting women into agricultural education: Constraints and best practice
Abstract
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The study focuses on women’s participation in higher
agricultural education in four African countries. Barriers begin
at secondary school where girls are less likely to take natural
sciences, and negative perceptions of agriculture prevent girls
and boys from perusing the subject. Women who select
agriculture for higher studies received strong support from their
families. Course selection in agriculture is highly gendered, along
with participation in course activities. Challenges for women
during studies were harassment, social pressure, lack of
amenities and inadequate support of student mothers and
pregnant students. There are some programmes addressing these
barriers; however, effectiveness has been limited.
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