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    The effects of gender relations on household food security in rural areas: the case study of Arumeru district
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2007) Ally, Asha Kulthum Mohamed
    Access and control over resources is crucial to those who are involved in the process of ensuring household food security. Despite this fact, some systems such as the patriarchal system which has power to determine the allocation of resources oppressively, hinder some members of the household from contributing fully to ensuring food security. This study explored the effects of resources’ allocation to household members in performing their gender roles related to household food security. The underlying assumption of the study was that, household food security will be attained if there is an equitable system of resource ownership, control and distribution in the household. Two theories guided the study namely “the Food Security Entitlement Theory” and “the Critical Third World Feminism” The study was conducted in Oljoro ward in Arumeru district and involved 72 respondents. The data were collected through questionnaires, FGDs and interviews then analyzed using (SPSS) for quantitative data and the content analysis was done with qualitative results. The findings show that there is a positive relationship between limited ownership, access and control over resources and household food security. These tallies with the guiding theories which advocate that the existence of gender inequalities coupled with few resources lead to household food insecurity