ABSTRACT

This book aims to expand feminist theory to include the study of rural women, while recognizing that many rural women no longer depend exclusively on agriculture or the land for their livelihoods. It emphasizes the depth and value of women's knowledge with the natural environment.

chapter 2|18 pages

Feminist Theory and Rural Women

chapter 3|15 pages

Rural Women and Nature

chapter 4|21 pages

Rural Women’s Connections to the Land

chapter 5|35 pages

Women’s Work with Plants

chapter 6|19 pages

Women’s Work with Animals

chapter 7|18 pages

Women on Family Farms: Reappraisal

chapter 9|3 pages

Conclusion