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
More traditional plough use is associated with higher contemporary male labor force participation.
Note
While this is significant in one out of three models, when additional controls are added, the relationship goes away. Interestingly, the relationship is negative, indicating that plough use actually also decreases male labor force participation. Data from the World Values Survey shows no significant relationship, and the Afrobarometer shows a significant relationship in some models, but the relationship is again negative.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Least Squares | Not supported | See tables on pages 5, 7, and 8 | See tables on pages 5, 7, and 8 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Plough Use | Independent | Tillage, Agricultural Machinery |
| Male labor force participation | Dependent | Division Of Labor By Gender |