SHARECROP Meaning and
Definition
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Sharecropping is an agricultural system wherein a landowner or a farmer offers a piece of land to a tenant farmer in exchange for a portion of their crop. This arrangement is usually made when the tenant farmer does not possess sufficient capital or resources to cultivate the land independently. In a sharecropping agreement, the landowner typically provides the land, seed, and tools needed for cultivation, while the tenant farmer contributes their labor.
The terms of the sharecropping contract may vary, but it commonly involves the division of the harvested crop, with a specific proportion allocated to the landowner and the remainder to the tenant farmer. The landowner's share is regarded as a form of rent, while the tenant farmer's portion is their compensation for their toil, investment, and expertise. Such an arrangement is typically overseen by a crop lien system, wherein the tenant farmer obtains essential supplies on credit until the harvest is sold.
Sharecropping has historically been prevalent in agrarian societies with limited opportunities for economic mobility. While it offered a chance for tenant farmers to access land and farming resources without significant initial investment, it often led to a cycle of poverty and perpetuated economic inequality. The system was heavily criticized for exploitative practices and its adverse impact on the tenant farmers' livelihoods.
Today, sharecropping is less common in developed nations but may still be found in certain regions where small-scale agriculture predominates or where legal frameworks and economic conditions have not yet discontinued the practice.
Common Misspellings for SHARECROP
Etymology of SHARECROP
The word "sharecrop" is composed of two parts: "share" and "crop".
The term "share" comes from the Old English word "scieran", which means "to divide, distribute, cut". It has evolved from the Proto-Germanic word "skeran" and can also trace its roots back to the Proto-Indo-European word "sker", meaning "to cut".
The second part, "crop", originates from the Old English word "crop", which means "fruit, harvest". It has been derived from the Proto-Germanic word "krop-" and also has connections to the Old Norse word "kroppr" and Middle Dutch word "krop".
Conjugate verb Sharecrop
CONDITIONAL
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE
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FUTURE PERFECT
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IMPERATIVE
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PRESENT
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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