Growing Food in the City: Urban Agriculture in Quito, Ecuador, through a Feminist Lens

Urban agriculture (UA) in Quito, Ecuador, can significantly enhance food access and equality for marginalized groups when analyzed through an intersectional feminist lens. This study demonstrates that integrating gendered experiences into UA programming can promote transformative change, improving nutritious food access, social inclusion, and urban environments. It highlights the need to link place-based case studies across diverse political contexts to inform policy and development strategies effectively. The research employs feminist political ecology to explore how intersections of social location—such as gender, class, and race—influence UA participation and outcomes. By centering these perspectives, the study offers a framework for more equitable and inclusive urban agricultural initiatives.

Young, L. (2019). Growing Food in the City: Urban Agriculture in Quito, Ecuador, through a Feminist Lens. Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.5304/jafscd.2019.091.040