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Women Weavers in Women Weavers in Kurtipur, NepalKurtipur, Nepal
Kristin MeyerKristin Meyer
November, 2006November, 2006
A Framework Analysis of Labor, A Framework Analysis of Labor, Access & Control of ResourcesAccess & Control of Resources
Background on NepalBackground on Nepal
Among Poorest NationsAmong Poorest Nations Majority Rural PopulationsMajority Rural Populations New DemocracyNew Democracy Struggling EconomyStruggling Economy
– Male Migration to Gulf StatesMale Migration to Gulf States– Deregulated labor marketDeregulated labor market– Free trade policiesFree trade policies
Nepal PopulationNepal Population
Rural HsehldsOther Hsehlds
Total Population: 23 million
(Central Bureau of Statistics)
19m
4m
Weaving in NepalWeaving in Nepal
Ancient Task of WomenAncient Task of Women Promoted in 1960s Development Promoted in 1960s Development Factory-based and Home-based LaborFactory-based and Home-based Labor Major Contributor to EconomyMajor Contributor to Economy Kathmandu Valley: Kathmandu Valley:
95% of Production 95% of Production
Home-based WeavingHome-based Weaving
Subcontract with FactoriesSubcontract with Factories Provided Materials & EquipmentProvided Materials & Equipment Isolated EnvironmentIsolated Environment AdvocacyAdvocacy
– Negotiate with EmployersNegotiate with Employers– Earning IncomeEarning Income– Pursue Literacy/EducationPursue Literacy/Education
Case Study ParticipantsCase Study Participants
Married WomenMarried Women Ages 26-35Ages 26-35 9 of 10 eloped9 of 10 eloped HinduHindu Newar ethnic groupNewar ethnic group Began weaving at 13Began weaving at 13
Activities Analysis: ProductionActivities Analysis: Production
Production Role FA MA FC MC FE ME Locus Time
Weaving
Supplies Collection X X X Community Monthly+Order Collection X X Community Monthly+Wool Spinning X X X Home DailyWool Balling X X X Home/Factory DailyWeaving X X X Home DailyCarpet Delivery X X X Community Monthly+Contract Negot X X Community Monthly+Payment Collection X X Community Monthly+Recordkeeping X X Home DailyTraining Daughters X X Home DailyLiteracy Training X X Community Weekly+
Activities Analysis: ProductionActivities Analysis: ProductionProduction Role FA MA FC MC FE ME Locus Time
Poultry Purchase X X X X Community SeasonalPoultry Feeding X X X Home DailyEgg Collection X X X Home DailyEgg Sales X X Home Weekly+Poultry Slaughter X X X Home SeasonalMeat Storage X X X Home SeasonalMeat Sales X X X Home SeasonalPoultry Breeding X X Home Seasonal
Other Labor
Agriculture Labor X X X X Community SeasonalConstruction Labor X X Community SeasonalOverseas Labor X Outside Seasonal
Agriculture
Activities Analysis: ReproductionActivities Analysis: ReproductionFA MA FC MC FE ME Locus Time
Meal PrepWater Collection X X X Community DailyGrocery Shopping X X X Community Weekly+Cleaning Kitchen X X X Home DailyWashing Cookware X X X Home DailyBreakfast Prep X X X Home DailyBreakfast Serving X X X Home DailyDinner Prep X X X Home DailyDinner Serving X X X Home DailyCollect Garden Greens X X X Home Seasonal
CaregivingSchool Transport X X X Community DailyTeacher Contact X X X Community Weekly+Child Rearing X X X X Home DailyChild Social Support X X X Home DailyChild Emotional Support X X Home DailyIn-law Fin Support X X Home DailyIn-law Social Support X X Home DailyIn-law Emotional Support X Home DailyHealth Care X X Home Monthly+
Reproduction Role
Activities Analysis: ReproductionActivities Analysis: ReproductionReproduction Role FA MA FC MC FE ME Locus Time
Household TasksCleaning Living Area X X X Home DailyWashing Clothing X X X Home DailyFinancial Mngmt X X Cmty/Home WeeklyReligious Rituals X X X Cmty/Home SeasonalH Employer Negot X X Community Weekly+
Household AgPlant Rice X X X Home SeasonalCultivate Rice X X X Home DailyWater Rice X X X Home DailyWeed Rice X X X Home DailyHarvest Rice X X X Home SeasonalStore Rice X X X Home SeasonalPlant Kitchen Garden X X X Home SeasonalCultivate K. Garden X X X Home DailyWater K. Garden X X X Home DailyWeed K. Garden X X X Home DailyHarvest K. Garden X X X Home SeasonalStore K. Greens X X X Home Seasonal
Access & Control Profile: Access & Control Profile: ResourcesResources
Access Control
Land M+F M
Ag Equipment M+F MWeaving Equipmt F F
LaborProduction M+F MReproduction F M
CapitalAg Capital M+F M/FWeaving Capital F M/FOther Capital M+F M/F
Education/Training M+F M
Resources
Access & Control Profile:Access & Control Profile:BenefitsBenefits
Access Control
Outside Income M+F M/F
Asset Ownership M M/F
In-Kind Goods M+F M/F
Education M+F M
Political Power M+F M/F
Benefits
Additional FactorsAdditional Factors
Male Migration for EmploymentMale Migration for Employment– More Female-headed HouseholdsMore Female-headed Households– Expanded Female ResponsibilityExpanded Female Responsibility
Economic RoleEconomic Role Community RoleCommunity Role
Greater Interest in EducationGreater Interest in Education Greater Involvement in PoliticsGreater Involvement in Politics Challenging Traditional Norms/BeliefsChallenging Traditional Norms/Beliefs
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