Irrigation and gender roles
Journal of Development Economics • Vol/Iss. 163 • Elsevier • • Published In • Pages: 1-15 •
By Fredriksson, Per G. , Gupta, Satyendra Kumar
Hypothesis
Ideas about gender roles in labor as derived from irrigation potential and plough use are transmitted across generations in America.
Note
Data from the American Community Survey shows that irrigation potential and traditional plough use impact the opinions on female labor force participation for 1.5 and 2nd generation immigrants.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordered Logistic Regression | Supported | See table on page 11 | See table on page 11 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestral irrigation potential | Independent | Climate, Soil |
| Traditional Plough Use | Independent | Agricultural Machinery, Tillage |
| Perception of gendered labor | Dependent | Division Of Labor By Gender |
| Immigrant generation | Independent | External Migration |