Title
Shining a light on Fijian women fishers' role in providing food and income for their households
Author(s)
Thomas, Alyssa; Mangubhai, Sangeeta; Fox, Margaret; Meo, Semisi; Miller, Katy; Naisilisili, Waisea; Veitayaki, Joeli; Waqairatu, Salote
Published
2021
Publisher
SPC Women in Fisheries Information Bulletin
Abstract
Women play crucial roles in small-scale fisheries (SSF), providing food and income for their households. However, their contributions are often overlooked and/or under-valued. We carried out focus group discussions and household surveys to explore the role of indigenous Fijian (iTaukei) women in SSF. Our results showed that although some traditional roles of women fishers still apply, such as using simple fishing gear, many women are also using boats to fish habitats farther from the village. Women fishers’ primary motivation for fishing was to provide food for their households, demonstrating their key role in food security. Many women also sold some of their catch, although other livelihoods such as agriculture and handicrafts provided an additional source of income. This article highlights key results from our open access scientific paper published in the journal Ocean and Coastal Management.
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