Gender and Land Tenure in the Context of Disaster in Asia (Paperback, 2015 ed.)

This book explores an interdisciplinary field at the intersection of gender and development studies, disaster and land tenure policy. It is well known that women generally have weaker claims to land. But how does that translate to increased vulnerability during disaster? Using case studies from Asia, this book argues that land tenure is a key factor in mitigating the impact of disasters on women. The scale and frequency of disasters have been increasing in recent decades due to human impact on the landscape and climate. Unsustainable farming and land management systems have increased environmental risks and social vulnerabilities. However, around the world the costs of disasters are disproportionately borne by women, due largely to their reduced mobility and lack of control over assets. In post-disaster settings, women's vulnerabilities increase due to gendered rescue and rehabilitation practices. As such, a gendered approach to land rights is critical to disaster preparedness and recovery.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	SpringerBriefs in Environment, Security, Development and Peace, 21
Release date:	July 2015
First published:	2015
Editors:	Kyoko Kusakabe • Rajendra Shrestha • Veena N.
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	112
Edition:	2015 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-16615-5
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental impact of natural disasters & phenomena Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental economics > Sustainability Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Human rights > Land rights
LSN:	3-319-16615-8
Barcode:	9783319166155

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