Women and Plantations in the Caribbean

Rachel Kurian

Women and Plantations in the Caribbean

Rachel Kurian

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Abstract

Plantation production in the Caribbean has traditionally been associated with the cultivation of sugar cane, in which women have played an important role. This study analyses the position of women in the sugar plantations in Trinidad, Tobago and Barbados. It looks particularly at the impact of mechanization on the work force, the sexual division of labour, wage rates and how these have changed over time. It also considers the social conditions prevalent, the impact of female-headed households and the perception and involvement of women in trade unions.

Original language	Undefined/Unknown
Place of Publication	Geneva
Publication status	Published - 1988
Externally published	Yes

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