• EN - English
  • HR - hrvatski
Parliamentary question - E-005294/2021Parliamentary question
E-005294/2021

Identifying the role of women in fishing

Question for written answer  E-005294/2021
to the Commission
Rule 138
Predrag Fred Matić (S&D)

Fishing is a profession dominated by men. These men predominantly work on fishing boats, while women typically hold less visible roles in fish capturing, trading, processing, management and administration, which ensure the resilience of fishing families, businesses and communities. Women represent 31 % of the total workforce in aquaculture and 70 % of the fish processing industry.

Yet the female contribution is often portrayed as ‘help’ rather than ‘work’. Women – in particular those who fish – struggle to be included in groups of fishermen, and have to engage in the politics of belonging to be accepted.

Last updated: 1 December 2021
Legal notice - Privacy policy