Gender differences in top management of agricultural operations in the south of Europe.

Authors

  • Natividad Guadalajara-Olmeda
  • Elena De la Poza-Plaza
  • María Caballer-Tarazona

Abstract

Gender equity is contemplated in various social policies in the
European Union, as well as in gender equity laws in each country.
However, there are still relevant differences in rural areas both
in Italy and Spain; and particularly, differences are found in top
management positions of agricultural operations. In Italy, 30%
of farms are run by women versus 19% in Spain. In this study,
these gender differences in business management are analyzed
by sex, age of women directors, their family relation to the
operation’s owner, size of the farm and type of activity. No
differences were observed for age, but they were relevant for
family relation and size of the farms. Women head more small
businesses than men, especially in Italy, although data show a
tendency over the past few years of increasing farm size, which
is related to a greater move by women towards activities for selfconsumption.

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Published

2009-04-03

How to Cite

Guadalajara-Olmeda, N., De la Poza-Plaza, E., & Caballer-Tarazona, M. (2009). Gender differences in top management of agricultural operations in the south of Europe. Agricultura, Sociedad Y Desarrollo, 6(2), 183–195. Retrieved from https://revista-asyd.org/index.php/asyd/article/view/1097

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Vol. 6 No. 2 (2009): Agricultura Sociedad y Desarrollo

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