Household decision-making and gender relations in Tanzania: literature and theory review

Katrien Van Aelst

No 2014.02, IOB Working Papers from Universiteit Antwerpen, Institute of Development Policy (IOB)

Abstract: This working paper briefly compares statistical, economic and anthropological views of the household, and describes the main determinants of intrahousehold bargaining and decision-making powers. Next, it discusses the shortcomings of the economic household models: their lack of attention to social norms and the non-bargaining area (i.e. the possibility of latent decision-making or non-decision-making). Additional insights in the Tanzanian household context are gained, through empirical evidence from the academic literature and the Tanzanian Demographic and Health Surveys; as well as from the country’s legislation.

Keywords: Tanzania; household decision-making; gender (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 50 pages
Date: 2014-04
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