Type | Journal Article - Journal of Sustainable Development In Africa, vol9 |
Title | Investigating gender dimensions in vending activities in the City of Mutare, Zimbabwe |
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Volume | 9 |
Issue | 4 |
Publication (Day/Month/Year) | 2007 |
URL | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ezekia_Svotwa4/publication/237546503_INVESTIGATING_GENDER_DIMENSIONS_IN_VENDING_ACTIVITIES_IN_THE_CITY_OF_MUTARE_ZIMBABWE/links/00b4953a82a3155191000000.pdf |
Abstract | This study was carried out at Sakubva Market, popularly known as “Musika Wehuku or Chicken Market” in Mutare City, Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe. The study focused on gender dimensions of vending in terms of age, marital status, educational levels, types of goods sold, and length of experience in the trade as well as sources and levels of funding. A questionnaire survey, key informant interviews, field observations and document reviews were used as data collection tools. Results revealed a marginal dominance of men in vending activities. This was a departure from the commonly held notion of vending as a women’s activity. A notable trend, however, was the more recent entry of males into an activity formally perceived as female dominated. The men tended to vend durable items as opposed to food items. Vending provides the only source of income for the majority of vendors at Sakubva Market. With the economic and employment crisis deepening in Zimbabwe, most urban dwellers find vending and other informal activities as the sole source of livelihood. Mutare City Council has to integrate vending activities into the urban economy to achieve sustainable urban livelihoods. |
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