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

Laine Young

Journal of Agriculture Food Systems and Community Development

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This preliminary research brief explores the potential of using intersectional experiences and feminist political ecology to assess urban agriculture (UA) programming in Quito, Ecuador. It suggests this approach can influence increased access to nutritious food for marginalized people, promote equality and inclusion, and improve urban environments.