Document Type
Case Study
Publication Date
1981
Abstract
This issue of SEEDS reviews handicrafts as a means of providing income to women. In some instances, crafts are a solid source of income and can also provide women with a link to their own cultural heritage. In most instances, however, crafts production concentrates women in an area that is labor intensive and exploitative, providing a meager income for long hours of work. Handicrafts can be a means of increasing income for women in some settings, but only under the conditions outlined in this report, since crafts are specialized activities which have limited markets and offer limited potential as a means of employment. The report summarizes a few of the key issues that must be addressed when considering a handicrafts program for women.
DOI
10.31899/pgy4.1047
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Dhamija, Jasleen. 1981. "Women and handicrafts: Myth and reality," SEEDS no. 4. New York: Population Council.
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Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Commons, Family, Life Course, and Society Commons, Gender and Sexuality Commons, International Public Health Commons, Regional Economics Commons
Comments
Issue no. 4 of SEEDS, a pamphlet series developed to provide information about innovative and practical program ideas to address the economic roles and needs of low-income women.