Ester Boserup shows that there are three forms of agriculture: hoeing, ploughing, and irrigated agriculture.
Hoeing is a form of agriculture in which female participation is very high. Whereas, ploughing and irrigated agriculture are male dominated. Boserup argues that in female dominated agriculture the polygamy can be a source of wealth and resources within families. Marrying multiple wives can create alliances with different families and communities, increasing economic stability and influence.
Whereas in male dominated agriculture, men would require more resources, such as land, livestock, or wealth, in order to practice polygyny. This is because it would take more resources to support larger families.
This vital difference explains the prevalence of polygamy only in certain parts of the world and its virtual absence in other parts of the world?
Based on the work of:
Ester Boserup "Woman's Role in Economic Development" Earthscan London New York, 2011.
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11 сен 2024