The data presented in the article by Peter Svedberg shows that gender inequalities vary according to a different roles played in agricultural organization and division of labor practices. In Sub Sahara Africa, women play a relatively equal role in agriculture production, due to the low level of industrialization.
Women are capable and needed in many areas.
Therefore, in studies of wight and heights of children do not vary significantly in that region. In contrast, data from South Asia shows that there is a variance in favor of boys. The production process relies heavily on industry, which leads to a decrease in demand for labor. Women do not get as many jobs and are not as valued in the production process. This is evidenced in the lower weights and higher mortality of females.