Abstract:

This paper describes the roles of men and women in the sergestid shrimp (Acetes spp.) value chain to provide a better view of the industry in Oton and Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines. The qualitative and quantitative data used came from interviews of 16 women and 21 men that comprise 46 % of the total number of 80 main players in the study sites. These were supplemented by key informant interviews and a focus group discussion. Results show that if the value chain is examined, the sergestid shrimp industry turns out to be a sphere of both women and men. While certain activities are more commonly undertaken by men, others are dominated by women. Although few women were involved in the capture segment, more women were in the processing and trading segments. Women and men both contribute to the sergestid shrimp industry and play important roles in addressing poverty and food security issues in the area.

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Date 2017/12/31

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