Pedology Please note that these fields can overlap and interrelate in complex ways. Also, the ways in which women have interacted with these geographical fields are vast and variable throughout history and across different cultures.

Pedology is the study of soils, focusing on their formation, classification, and mapping. It examines how different soil types affect agriculture and ecosystems. In the context of women's labor history, women have often played crucial roles in agriculture, influenced by the soil’s characteristics. Their knowledge of local soils and sustainable practices contributed significantly to food production and environmental management. This relationship between women, soils, and labor reflects broader social and economic systems, highlighting women's vital contributions to agriculture and their impact on community resilience throughout history and across cultures.