FEM 2109 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Genetically Modified Organism, Pesticide Resistance, Biopesticide

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Women's Studies
• Course: FEM 2109
• Professor: Mythili Rajiva

Document Summary

Transnational issues in food and gender: biotechnology and nutrition in sub- Overall aim: to examine the impact of biotech. Women"s roles in farming and food systems. 40% of children under 5 in ssa (unicef) are malnourished, low birthweight, stunted growth. 35% of under 5 are considered stunted and 11. 5% stunted (limited growth) 43 million children under the age of 5 in ssa are vitamin a deficient. In tanzania, about 72% of children aged 6-59 months receive vitamin a supplements, against a government target of 80% Vitamin a: good for eyes, need to sustain overall development. Micro-vitamins are essential are often not available to these kinds of resources (specifically rural areas transportation, bad infrastructure) Women"s roles in food and farming systems in sub-saharan africa. 40-70% of food grown produced by women worldwide. Maintain natural resources (water, cooking, fuel, shelter) Resources are scare and therefore they need to manage these collections.