Stereotype Role of Female In Agricultural Development of Pakistan: A Case Study of District Jaffarabad, Balochistan - Pakistan

Abstract

In order to determine the stereotype role of females in agricultural development present study was carried out. In this research the longitudinal research design was applied. The study area was Jaffarabad district of Balochistan. 200 female farmers were selected by using the random sampling. The information was further analysis by using the SPSS software. Chi-square test statistics was used at 0.05 level. Results revealed that almost 52% of the female respondents fell into the age category of (between 31 to 50). Most of 52% of the female respondents were illiterate. The association between the agricultural activities, therefore the following variables was verified. Based on achieved results following recommendations put forward. The credit scheme for the female farmers should be provided by the government level so that it increases the socioeconomic conditions of the rural farmers. The role of females should be promoted at district level by using the educational tools. Awareness should be created among masses about female empowerment at community level.