Powerless Women in Rural China Hold Unexpected Influence
An anthropology study of a Taiwan village reveals Chinese women asserting power in family decisions, including number of children, while economic changes and reform era shifts allow better job options. The research notes lingering gender limits and limited paths for divorced women beyond prostitution or servile work.
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Jowa Ceiy
China
Thu Shi
Wiliam K. Harnett
University of Town
Barnett
Wuo
Taiwan
Watney
Barnett analyzes Chinese village gender roles in Taiwan study
While at Michigan State University Barnett details fieldswork in Taiwan and Fukien villages. He argues Chinese wives control household money and influence family decisions, while public and private clinics reveal gendered choices in birth control and elder status. He notes longer female life expectancy and woman-led funerals, and cites high labor intensive farming yielding about 7,000 pounds per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jere
Barnett Telly
Grouyr
Mtn
Dia
Ebalif
Tae
Barnett
Bare
Wile
Michigan State University
Wold
Tsiwan
Taiwan
Watmasa
Government Subsidy Lists Sold for Revenue and Names
The Agriculture Department sold two lists showing government payments to large farmers in 1975. Prices rose from 100 to 159 dollars for a full printout. a coded tape copy was offered at 73 dollars. Buyers identified by names were not disclosed with permission. The lists, public since 1975, name about 137000 recipients and cover cotton, grain, and wheat programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Agricultural Stabilicatinn and Conservation Service
Oye “Agribusiness Firm
USDA
Clifford MM
Hardin
Farmers Home Bases Rules for City Dwellers
The Farmers Home Administration tightens rules to allow city residents to qualify for rural housing loans in towns of 10 000 population or less with intent to move. FHA Administrator James W. Smith announced the policy change, noting the aim to help families move to countryside owner occupancy, regardless of current residence or employment. The change follows a prior limit restricting rural housing loans to smaller communities, and cites housing needs for better financing options for city families seeking countryside homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Home Administration
Agriculture Department
James W. Smith
FHA
Smith
Congress
DEA
Muscatine
Cenerhy Kent Foods
Tnc
Iowa
National Sheep Referendum Set For June Voting
Farmers know additives in feeds as the nation calls for a June 7 to 10 mail ballot referendum on continuing the American Sheep Producers Council promotion program for lamb and wool. More than two thirds of voting producers or those owning over two thirds of sheep represented must approve. Eligibility covers sheep and feeders aged at least 30 days since January 1, 1971, across about 43 000 counties. The program funds marketing through processors and wool manufacturers nationwide.
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Salt Lake City
Agricultors
Clfford Hissin
American Sheep Producers Council
Utah
U.S
Council
Isodes
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