This publication is worth a read. It highlights the difficulty faced by women in the aquaculture sector in Bangladesh. Interestingly it looks at women in a factory setting. shrimp processing, as well as women farmers in rural Bangladesh.
The important role women play in sustaining the aquaculture sector in Bangladesh is discussed. The findings highlight that aquaculture contributes to women’s empowerment mainly by giving women access to making an income. The publication concludes with recommendations for stronger policy, NGO and donor support to enable empowerment.