Most Indian farmers are women. But few own their land, and gender inequality limits their access to markets. These issues won't be fixed by recent agricultural reforms; in fact, they may get worse.
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The term was first used in 1917 for a political agitation that Mahatma Gandhi launched against the British, on behalf of farmers.
While new Indian agricultural reforms are ostensibly aimed at empowering farmers, there are fears they will have the opposite effect. Here's why.
New agriculture laws in India could adversely impact the lives of millions of small farmers who struggle with low wages. Farmers are right to protest against laws that jeopardize their livelihoods.
Farmers and their supporters are bringing Delhi and other cities to a standstill.
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Associate Professor of Development Studies, University of Oxford
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Distinguished Professor of Political Science and the Tagore Chair in Indian Cultures and Civilizations, Indiana University
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Graduate Student, University of Massachusetts Boston
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Professorial Reseach Fellow in Food Systems and Health, University of Sheffield
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Jarislowsky Democracy Chair and Associate Professor of Politics, Ryerson University
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Assistant Professor, Temple University
