Citation:
Cortínez, Valentina. 2016. “Igualdad de género para el desarrollo territorial: experiencias y desafíos para América Latina.” Serie documentos de Trabajo 180, Programa Inclusión Social y Desarrollo de RIMISP: Centro Latinoamericano para el Desarrollo Rural, Santiago, Chile.
Author: Valentina Cortínez
Abstract:
The analysis of territorial dynamics from a gender approach, shows that women’s opportunities to take part in territorial development and benefit from it, are unevenly distributed within the countries. Due to that, inequality of gender is not only related to women’s characteristics, assets or resource endowments, but also with factors in the territories, such as the productive structure, formal and informal institutions, and agents present in the territory.
Based on literature review, it has been observed that the participation of women in the components of the territorial dynamics (productive structure, formal and informal institutions, and agency) is configured in different ways in the different territories. Some territorial configurations promote or restrict the dynamics of inclusion for women, and also open or close opportunities for territorial development.
All countries have ingrained gender stereotypes which undermine the value and recognition of women’s labour. Furthermore,, the development of certain types of industries in the territories, has deepened this trend, solidifying the division of labour between men and women.
By contrast, in territories which are undergoing/in the process of productive restructuring, more space has been observed for the economic participation of women, who have been able to take the benefits attributed to its agency’s capacity. Some reviewed cases highlight that when women have access to assets, whether credit, land, advice or other, they promote greater diversification of local economies, mobilizing new opportunities for the territories and their inhabitants.
The territorial development policies that have been successful in reducing the gaps between men and women, are characterized by flexibility and openness to articulation with local actors, especially women's organizations. Also, these successful policies emerge from those institutions which have a clear interest in civil society, and the will and resources to promote it.
The paper concludes that in order to achieve a dynamic, inclusive and sustainable territorial development, it is necessary to recognize and add value to a broader range of productive and reproductive activities in the territory, as well as those who make them. Likewise, broadening the range of actors can open up space for increased participation of women in the development of territories, making it possible to promote and encourage access to channels of influence and dialogue, as well as the assets they need to better contribute to these types of territorial dynamics.
Keywords: desarrollo territorial, gênero, políticas de inclusión, estereotipos, capacidad de agencia, políticas de género, territorial development, gender, inclusion policies, stereotypes, agency, gender policies
Topics: Civil Society, Development, Economies, Gender, Women, Livelihoods Regions: Americas, Central America, South America
Year: 2016
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