''Young and Female' beautifully weaves together the narratives and voices, stories and studies of rural women from several countries around the world, offering a compelling anthology that addresses one of the fundamental changes reshaping the agricultural landscape of the contemporary world: the transformation of a rural woman into a farmer. This farmer is no longer merely a helper, but a farmer in her own right. The book illuminates her uniqueness through robust research and a multifaceted exploration, resulting in an engaging read. Each chapter offers unique and thought-provoking insights into how women are toiling in the absence of adequate training and land ownership rights, while also showcasing how these individuals are using the limited opportunities available to creatively redefine their lives and the futures of generations to come.'
Kuntala Lahiri-Dutt, AO, Professor, Resource, Environment & Development Department, Crawford School of Public Policy, The Australian National University, Australia

''Young and Female' offers indispensable insights into the often-overlooked experiences of young women in agriculture, shedding light on their aspirations and the challenges they face in becoming farmers. This book brings fresh and much-needed perspectives to agrarian scholarship, gender and development, and youth studies. It masterfully weaves empirical data from four countries, placing the findings in thought-provoking comparison and dialogue. Through its critical analysis, it provides essential insights for addressing gender and generational inequities in the agricultural sector—offering a vision for rural futures that are more diverse, equitable, and sustainable.'
Lisa Bossenbroek researcher in rural sociology, iES Landau, Institute for Environmental Sciences, University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) Germany

'Young and Female pays tribute to the vital, often overlooked roles that young women play in cultivating food, caring for land and community, and shaping the future of agriculture. The powerful collective of stories in this book reminds us: Women’s work feeds the world.'
Trina Moyles, author of Women Who Dig: Farming, Feminism, and the Fight to Feed the World (University of Regina Press, 2018)

Sharada Srinivasan Associate Professor of Development Studies at the University of Guelph in Canada. Her research and teaching are located within the broad field of gender, development, and social justice.

Lu Pan

Associate Professor at the China Agricultural University. Her research interests encompass left-behind populations, rural education, and the sociology of agricultural and agrarian change in China.

Aprilia Ambarwati Researcher at the AKATIGA Center for Social Analysis in Bandung, Indonesia. Her research interests include rural youth in agriculture, rural youth employment, and the dynamics of village governance.