Women as Farm Labor.

This paper argues that both the orthodox and radical treatments of farm Labor are distorted by the underrepresentation of women's participation on the family labor farm. Detailed information from a small parish in Quebec is examined to support this argument. Variables examined include the characteristics of both paid and nonpaid laborers, the distribution of responsibility for household and farm tasks, the time spent in various activities, and the extent to which household goods are produced by family members. The results indicate that both the direct and indirect contribution of women must be integrated into the analysis of agricultural production. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]