There has also been an increase in the number of forums where gender issues per se are being discussed and shared. If you have some stories or experiences related to this topic please write to the editor . The following are a collection of some of the articles related to Gender Equity Issue. More Women in Male Trades. Despite these positive developments, women still lack recognition among male counterparts and employers.
Rural women comprise more than one quarter of the total world population.
500 million women live below the poverty line in rural areas. Women and technology on the agenda. This is in response to the technological revolution that is taking place around the world. Farmers in East Africa use village computer centers to check the price of tomatoes in the city, avoiding unfair markups from the middlemen who drive the produce into town. Rural basket weavers in India are using the Web to develop a North American market.