The Land and Property Rights of Women and Orphans in the Context of HIV and AIDS: Case Studies From Zimbabwe
Based on interviews with key informants, focus group discussions, and a semi-structured interview questionnaire, this study—framed around four Zimbabwean sites located in communal, resettlement, and urban areas—provides revealing empirical evidence and new insights as to how the land question has unfolded with particular reference to woman and orphans. The research critically examines Zimbabwe’s land and agriculture policies, and the utilization and efficacy o… More >>
Topic: agriculture policies, aids case, Case Studies From Zimbabwe, focus group discussions, hiv, hiv and aids, interview questionnaire, Property Rights, The Land
Worth a read, interesting info. After 10 days of direct observation in rural Zimbabwe, it’s clear to me women in rural areas don’t have equal rights. That’s ok with some of the women I interviewed, for they see it as culture and custom. Others feel differently. The urban situation involves more equality.
The book is good reading for anyone in development work or gender issues surrounding Zimbabwe.
Paul
Rating: 4 / 5