Women as visible and invisible workers in fisheries: A case study of Northern England

Minghua Zhao, Marilyn Tyzack, Rodney Anderson and Estera Onoakpovike

Marine Policy, 2013, vol. 37, issue C, 69-76

Abstract: This paper is based on an externally-funded research project on women’s roles and contributions in fisheries conducted in Northern England in 2010. The research focuses on the key roles played by the women involved in fisheries in this region of the country, aiming to help promote the equality and participation of women in the industry by contributing to policy making with independent evidences. The paper analyses some of the major roles played by women and their contribution in four selected sectors: capture fishing, families and communities, trading, processing and management/administration. It identifies the main issues and barriers which prevent women from equal treatment and full participation in the industry and from a more effective involvement in policy making in the country. The paper also presents and analyses women’s strong wish for change with suggestions for policy reform.

Keywords: Women; Gender; Equal opportunity; England; Social cohesion (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2012.04.013

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