percent of women working in agriculture

Question

1 of africa the middle east and south asia and the other of the whole world
Compare the two maps and examine the data for Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. Which of the following statements is supported by the comparison of the two maps?

Group of answer choices

There is less food produced in these regions and therefore fewer women working in agriculture.

Many women in these regions work on farms and grow food for their families, but not all are paid to do this work.

Agriculture is considered a prestigious field in these regions, and they have the highest percentage of women working in agriculture.There is less food produced in these regions and therefore fewer women working in agriculture.

There is a strong correlation between countries with a large percentage of women in the paid workforce and women working in agriculture.

Typically women in these regions work for agribusiness in the formal paid workforce.

Answer 1

To evaluate which statement is supported by the comparison of the data on women working in agriculture in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and the rest of the world, let's analyze the implications of each statement:

1. There is less food produced in these regions and therefore fewer women working in agriculture.

   • This statement may not necessarily be accurate. Regions with high agricultural activity can also have a high percentage of women working, regardless of food production levels.

2. Many women in these regions work on farms and grow food for their families, but not all are paid to do this work.

   • This statement is typically true. In many areas, women contribute significantly to family farms, often in unpaid roles. This aligns well with conventional knowledge about women's roles in subsistence agriculture.

3. Agriculture is considered a prestigious field in these regions, and they have the highest percentage of women working in agriculture.

   • This statement may not reflect the reality. Agriculture is often seen as a necessary role but not particularly prestigious, and claiming that these regions have the highest percentages without context may not be supported by the data.

4. There is a strong correlation between countries with a large percentage of women in the paid workforce and women working in agriculture.

   • While there may be correlations, it could vary greatly by region, so this statement needs more nuanced data for support.

5. Typically, women in these regions work for agribusiness in the formal paid workforce.

   • This is misleading, as many women in these regions often work in informal sectors or subsistence farming roles rather than formal agribusiness jobs.

Based on general patterns observed in data regarding women working in agriculture, the statement that is most likely supported by the comparison of the two maps is:

"Many women in these regions work on farms and grow food for their families, but not all are paid to do this work."

This reflects the reality of women’s significant roles in agricultural production and the informal nature of much of that work in the context of Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.