Roles of participation in the corn-tortilla value chain and the empowerment of oaxacan women
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This study explores how women experience empowerment according to their roles of participation in the corn-tortilla value chain in two municipalities of Oaxaca, Mexico. A total of 136 women involved in the cultivation, provision, processing, commercialization, and export of corn tortillas participated. An ANOVA was applied to determine whether women's empowerment varies according to their role in the corn-tortilla value chain. A post hoc test was conducted to identify the roles that generate significant changes in the domains of empowerment. The results show that autonomy and decision-making are affected when women participate in the cultivation, provision, export, and consumer interaction segments of the value chain. Women face both challenges and opportunities within this value chain, underscoring the importance of understanding how their roles influence their ability to make decisions and benefit from the corn-tortilla food system.
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