Sexism: Female farmers fighting back

This podcast episode explores the challenges faced by female farmers in Bangladesh and Peru due to sexism, and discusses initiatives aimed at supporting them. The Farm to Go e-commerce platform in Bangladesh enables female farmers to sell their produce online for fairer prices, increasing their average monthly revenue. In Peru, a finance scheme helps female coffee growers access financing to improve their livelihoods. Takeaways • Female farmers in Bangladesh and Peru face challenges due to sexism, which expects them to focus on childrearing and domestic responsibilities rather than farming. • Initiatives like the Farm to Go e-commerce platform and the finance scheme in Peru are empowering female farmers by providing economic benefits and challenging gender attitudes. • Sexism refers to mistreating one sex based on the belief that the other is superior, typically men over women. • Female farmers in Peru established a savings and credit union to gain access to financial resources and foster economic independence. • Vocabulary related to sexism, such as "fluctuate," "rise dramatically," and "make a big difference," is explained in the context of female farmers' struggles and their impact on society.