We speak of shepherds, of flocks of sheep, of the gatherers who come every day to collect the milk.
milk
so that we can drink it at home, but what about the shepherds and herdswomen?
We know the work that shepherds do; animals do not understand days off or weekends. They have to be cared for every day of the year, and although the care has changed a lot, it is a vocational job.
The Transhumance
The shepherds were away from their homes for months, and it was the women who stayed at home to take care of the family, the sedentary livestock and agriculture.
The role of women in the rural world is not well known, but it is very important, then and now. Providing know-how, professionalism and effort.
Tireless women, who work every day in the fields to provide for their families. It is important to talk about the work of shepherdesses and livestock breeders, as many of them are still dedicated to it today.
Work that has gone unnoticed, women who shared their know-how between the traditional role of supporting the family and working in livestock farming.
Tasks that have been left in the background, due to the work of man. With the passage of time and with an eye to the future and in search of a more egalitarian society, Law 35/2011 on Shared Ownership was implemented.
What is the significance? All
farm
The measure was the result of the struggle of rural women.
Little by little, step by step, the work done over the years by the shepherdesses and herdswomen is being recognized. Mothers, grandmothers, sisters, dedicated to the family, watching over our future.
The hands, weathered from the fields, so that there would be food on the table. Tired hands from milking
milking
to be able to drink a glass of milk. The same hands that made that
cheese
cheese, and the ones that gave us the best hugs.
Thank you for your work, shepherdesses and herdswomen!
