Occupational Diversification by Rural Women in Anambra state Nigeria

Economic planning assumption is that all rural people are involved in agricultural production but social changes show that rural women are involved in several occupations including farm and non-farm. Rural households diversify their income sources by combining two or more jobs (multiple job holding) since farming is rain-fed and therefore seasonal. This is to enable them acquire additional income to meet up with economic responsibilities during off-season periods. The book Occupational Diversification by Rural Women in Anambra State Nigeria provides empirical data on farm and non-farm activities carried out by rural women for economic empowerment.