Fisheries Extension Education (2+1) copy 1

Field study on participation of women in fisheries

Women play an important role in fisheries. Though their role is very limited in marine fishing, they play a significant role in post harvest operations. In fishing, they are involved in artisanal fishing, preparing baits for some gears and mending of nets. Their role in fisheries is not properly recognised and they are often engaged in works that don’t need high levels of skills. In this exercise, let us try to explore the roles played by women in decision making in the occupation (fishery) and family affairs. The data may be collected by contacting key informants in the village.

Check list

Date:

Basic details

1. Name of the village :

2. Approximate no. of fisher families :

3. General trend in sex ratio :

4. Major fisheries related activities of the village:

5. Proportion of contribution of income by women

Role of women in Decision making

	Type and activity	Level of involvement
		Nil	£ 25%	> 25 £ 50%	> 50 £ 75%	> 75%
I	Fishing: selection of - Fishing vessel - Fishing gear - Fishing grounds - Other gadgets - Boat crew
II	Post harvest operations - Handling of fish on vessel - Landling centre - Trading - Money collection - Processing/products preparation
III	Extension agency contact
IV	Participation in social organizations
V	Availing credit/loan from - Govt. institutions - Bank - Private lendors of
VI	Repayment of loans availed
VII	Family affairs - Ford - Clothing - Children’s education - Extra curricular activities - Employment - Health care - Savings - Investment - Tours
VIII	Others