39. The introduction of new plant varieties or entirely new crops without due allowance of the real distribution of work also results in a greatly increased work-load for women, as has been the case in export crops where they have had to shoulder most of the "auxiliary" tasks of cultivation in addition to their r~spon­ sibilities in food crops. 40. Governments have introduced reforms in the agrarian systems of pro]Jerty \o:ith the stated intention of promoting development. Too often, these reforms have deprived women of their traditional rights on the land, without diminishing the disproportionate share of work they are carrying out. In some cases, governments have carried so called "villagization" policies to concentrate farming populations on specific points instead of them being scattered in the traditional way, in order to ease the provision of social services and communications with main industrial and urban centers. In Tanzania for example even though the rights of women have been acknowledged officially,by the villagization programme, it must be noted that 1::1e proportion of women in vil­ lage councils is very low, not more than 3 or 4 women generally being present on a ::::o~.ncil of 25 ntembers. Moreover according to the agronomist Rene Dur;ont 4/ there is a tendency to make women responsible of work on collective fields instead of men or much more frequently than men, a fact which appear to constitute a distortion of the original intent of the vi lL1gization movement. 41. The co-operative movement enjoys large support from govern­ ments and it is undoubtedly an efficient tool for agricultural development. However, despite their prominent role in agricul­ tural production, women are generally not represented, or do not participate in the co-operatives activities, wh~re men are prominent as family heads. In some countries consumers co­ -operatives with an exclusively female membership have been 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the impact of agricultural development policies on women's work and rights in rural areas. It highlights the disproportionate share of work women carry out, the lack of representation in decision-making processes, and the distortion of traditional rights and responsibilities. The text also mentions the introduction of new crops and technologies, which may affect women's workloads and roles.

**Category**
Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Employment