Irrigation and gender roles
Journal of Development Economics • Vol/Iss. 163 • Elsevier • • Published In • Pages: 1-15 •
By Fredriksson, Per G. , Gupta, Satyendra Kumar
Hypothesis
Greater ancestral irrigation potential is associated with lower contemporary female labor force participation.
Note
All four models tested on cross-country data showed a significant negative association between irrigation potential and female labor force participation. This relationship remained significant when tested with World Values Survey data, Afrobarometer data, and Asian Barometer data. When tested with SCCS/EA data, irrigation potential had a significantly negative effect on female participation in all agricultural activities except for land clearance (not significant) and milking (positive effect, p<.05).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Least Squares, Ordered Logistic Regression | Supported | See tables on pages 5, 7, 8, and 9 | See tables on pages 5, 7, 8, and 9 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestral irrigation potential | Independent | Climate, Soil |
| Female labor force participation | Dependent | Division Of Labor By Gender |