There are different perceptions of gender among and within different cultures, depending on nationality, ethnic grouping, position of power, social class, religion, age, profession, and local environment. This article deals with the personal experiences of the author in agroforestry research and the difficulties she has encountered in her professional development due to a frequent lack of awareness about gender issues by her professional colleagues and the local community.
Publication year
1999
Authors
Language
English
Keywords
agroforestry, extension workers, farmers, gender, higher education, research
Geographic
Peru
