Food security is closely connected with gender relations, as access to food is influenced not only by availability of resources but also by social norms, economic opportunities, decision-making power, and entitlements. Gender determines how individuals obtain, distribute, and consume food within households and communities. Women often play a central role in food production, preparation, and management, yet they frequently experience unequal access to resources required for ensuring their own food security. In many developing societies, women contribute significantly to agricultural activities such as sowing, weeding, harvesting, livestock care, and food processing. However, their ownership and control over productive resources like land, credit, technology, and agricultural inputs remain limited. Lack of land rights reduces women’s bargaining power and affects their ability to make decisions regarding food production and household nutrition. For example, women farmers who do not possess legal land ownership may find it difficult to access institutional loans, government schemes, or improved farming technologies, thereby limiting agricultural productivity and household food security. Gender inequality also affects the