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Gender, Environment, and Human Rights: An Intersectional Exploration

Swati Chakraborty (Concordia University, India) and Subrata S. Satapathy (Christ Academy Institute of Law, India)
Indexed In: SCOPUS
Release Date: October, 2024 | Copyright: © 2025 | Pages: 536
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Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase
ISBN13: 9798369360699
ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369360705
EISBN13: 9798369360712
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-6069-9

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The intersection of gender, environment, and human rights reveals a complex interplay that underscores the need for an inclusive approach to addressing global challenges. Gender disparities often influence how individuals experience and respond to environmental issues, with women and marginalized communities frequently bearing the brunt of environmental degradation and climate change due to socio-economic inequalities. Integrating a gender perspective into environmental and human rights frameworks is crucial for achieving equitable and sustainable solutions. This approach ensures that policies address the specific needs and contributions of all genders, promoting justice and empowerment while safeguarding environmental resources. Recognizing and addressing these intersections can lead to more effective and inclusive strategies for protecting human rights and fostering environmental sustainability.

Gender, Environment, and Human Rights: An Intersectional Exploration raises awareness about the interconnectedness of gender dynamics, environmental sustainability, and human rights violations, fostering a deeper understanding among readers. It advocates for change by spotlighting existing injustices and empowering readers to engage in meaningful action, whether at the individual, community, or policy level. Covering topics such as climate change, knowledge systems, and sustainable development, this book is an excellent resource for academicians, scholars, policymakers, activists, students, educators, and more.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Climate Change
  • Environmental Conservation
  • Environmental Justice
  • Gender Equality
  • Human Rights
  • Indigenous Populations
  • Knowledge Systems
  • Labor Force
  • Legislation
  • Sexual and Reproductive Rights
  • Spirituality
  • Sustainable Development
  • Women’s Leadership
  • Women’s Rights

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Swati Chakraborty is a Visiting faculty (Assistant Professor), at the Institute of Legal Studies and Research, GLA University. Dr. Chakraborty is associated as an Adjunct Faculty with Concordia University, Canada. Dr. Chakraborty is a Writing Fellow, at COMPOSE, Universitas Islam International Indonesia. She is an International Fellow of KAICIID in Lisbon, Portugal. She is the Founder of “Webplatform4Dialogue”
Subrata Satapathy is an Assistant Professor in Sociology Christ Academy Institute of Law Karnataka State Law University Bangalore, Karnataka

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