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Gwds 233: Gender, Agriculture And Food Security Question Paper

Gwds 233: Gender, Agriculture And Food Security

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Gender And Development Studies

Institution: Egerton University question papers

Exam Year:2012

ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER THREE QUESTIONS

1.(a) Define th following tems: (4 Marks)
i. Gender
ii. Food security
iii. Gender analysis
iv. Affirmative action
(b) Distinguish between the following terms: (6 Marks)
i. Gender equity and gender equality
ii. Productive and reproductive roles
iii. Chronic food insecurity and transitionary food insecurity
(c) State FIVE gender strategies that can be enforced to revive agriculture in Kenya. (5 Marks)
(d) Discuss the implications of food security at the household,community and national levels. (10 Marks)
2.(a) Explain THREE support measures by the government to improve agriculture in Kenya. (6 Marks)
(b) Identify and illustrate complementary and distinctive tasks allocated to men and women in
agriculture. (6 Marks)
(c) Explain women's and girls' vulnerability to malnutrition and hunger in Africa. (3 Marks)
3. "Women are the backbone of the agricultural sector in Africa" Discuss this statement. (15 Marks)
4. Identify and illustrate gender issues in agricultural division of labour. (15 Marks)
5. Using illustrations, discuss women's access to and control over land, credit information and
extension services. (15 Marks)
6. Discuss government policies on food security in Kenya and their impact on women farmers. (15 Marks)

Gwds 233: Gender, Agriculture And Food Security Question Paper

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