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Abstract
This study examines gender differences in activity profiles, access to and control over resources, and influencing factors in the capture fisheries supply chain in Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam. Data were collected through a cross-sectional survey of 293 workers (145 women and 148 men) directly or indirectly involved in fisheries activities across three coastal clusters—Nha Trang, Cam Ranh, and Van Ninh–Ninh Hoa—during 2024–2025. The Harvard Analytical Framework was applied to identify gender-based labor division, quantify gender gaps (GAP), and compare patterns across locations. Results reveal that men overwhelmingly dominate direct offshore fishing activities, particularly harvesting, with gender gaps ranging from 67.33 to 81.25 percentage points. In contrast, women are more actively involved in post-harvest stages, including net repair, processing, sorting, preservation, and fish trading. Regarding resource access and control, men hold stronger positions over key productive assets such as land, housing, and fishing grounds, while women play a more prominent role in daily household financial decisions. Major constraints for women include heavy domestic responsibilities, socio-cultural norms, and limited asset ownership.The study highlights significant variations across the three areas, underscoring the need for location-specific gender-responsive interventions tailored to local livelihood patterns and fishery structures.
Key words: Gender, Gender gap, Capture fisheries