Routledge - Gender and Climate Change: An Introduction

Climate change affects everyone, but its impacts are not gender neutral. This textbook explores how environmental shifts magnify existing social inequalities, particularly the disparity between men and women regarding vulnerability and coping abilities. As a global phenomenon, climate change carries significant social consequences that require a deep understanding of gender dynamics. Edited by a leading expert from the seminal Women and the Environment in the Third World: Alliance for the Future (1988), this volume builds on foundational research that first connected environmental degradation to unequal impacts on women. This new edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the gender aspects of climate change, making it an essential resource for students and researchers. By examining the social impacts of a changing climate through a gendered lens, this book helps readers understand how to address the specific needs of different populations. It serves as a vital tool for anyone studying environmental science, sociology, or global development, offering a clear look at the relationship between gender and our changing world.