Sociodemographic characteristics and participation of women in meliponiculture from the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Meliponiculture (stingless bee farming) in Mexico
Area Of Science
- Ethnozoology
- Agricultural Science
- Sociology
Background
- Meliponiculture, the farming of stingless bees (SB), has deep historical roots in Mexico, particularly in the Yucatan Peninsula (YP), integral to Mayan culture.
- This practice is significant for economic, cultural, and medicinal aspects within Mayan communities.
Purpose Of The Study
- To compare the sociodemographic characteristics of meliponiculturists in the Yucatan Peninsula.
- To assess the participation of women in meliponiculture and compare it with men's involvement.
- To test the hypothesis that women's participation is lower due to sociocultural responsibilities.
Main Methods
- Conducted 56 interviews using referral sampling between December 2021 and December 2023.
- Collected data on producer demographics, colony numbers, honey production, and experience.
- Analyzed data using Student's t-test in R.
Main Results
- 66% of meliponiculturists were men, and 34% were women.
- Men were older on average (47.4 years) and managed more colonies (36.19) than women (38.1 years, 14.00 colonies).
- No significant differences were found in education levels or honey yield per colony between genders.
Conclusions
- Meliponiculture in the YP is predominantly practiced by men, who manage more colonies.
- Women participants are generally younger, and their engagement may be limited by traditional domestic roles.
- Despite challenges, honey sales offer potential financial benefits for families.
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