Title: Maya coffee farmers and fair trade : assessing the benefits and limitations of alternative markets

Authors: Lyon, Sarah

Place: [London etc.]

Publisher: Wiley online library

Year: 2007

Journal: Direct

Volume: vol. 29, issue 2

PAGE: 100--112

Subject: Gender Equity in Certified Chains

Keywords: standards, gender equality, coffee, small farms, social justice, guatemala

Abstract: Gender is one of the primary criteria to assess the fair trade coffee market participation impacts. Fair trade has prioritized gender equality; however, the requirements and goals need clarification. There is little empirical evidence of significant impact on gender equality among producer groups.

URL: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1525/cag.2007.29.2.100/epdf

Document type: E-article