15/10/2019
Supplement to Right to Food and Nutrition Watch
Women's Power in Food Struggles more
Gender relations shape food systems. They significantly influence how and what we produce, work and eat. Gender oppression has often had a negative effect on women and gender non-conforming people1 across all stages of food systems, irrespective of their contributions.
From growing and harvesting produce, to processing, transporting, and consuming food, women play a pivotal role in food systems and economies. However, sexist ideas and practices have kept their roles and specific needs hidden from the general public eye.