Estudio sobre el rol actual de la Mujer campesina dentro de las dinámicas agrícolas familiares en la localidad de Petorca

Abstract

The main objective of the thesis project was to investigate the role that women have in Peasant Family Farming belonging to the town of Petorca, considering their participation in the reproductive and productive spheres and the transformations in family dynamics. It is a qualitative study that had as instrument the semi-structured interview, carried out in person with the participants in their farms, orchards or family "ships". 10 interviews in person were conducted with women between the ages of 48 to 74 residing in rural areas. The results of the study highlight the new role that women have, they are precursors of various productive activities, expanding to areas such as crafts, creation and sales of textiles, poultry farming, cooking and even hostelry, they are also drivers of sustainability using and sometimes creating eco-friendly ways for crops and their ventures.