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Women as Ecofeminist Leaders: Transforming Forest Management and Empowerment in West Bengal

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study, grounded in ecofeminism, explores the intersection of women’s empowerment and forest conservation within women-led Forest Protection Committees (FPCs) in West Bengal. It highlights how women’s leadership in Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) challenges patriarchal power structures and enhances sustainable conservation efforts. By incorporating traditional ecological knowledge, women not only improve forest management practices but also gain increased social standing, economic independence, and decision-making power. The findings offer actionable insights into the links between gender equality and environmental governance, with relevance for policymakers in the Global South.

Source: Ecofeminism and Climate Change

DOI: 10.26480/efcc.02.2024.123.127

Author: Patatri Baidya

Institution: Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Social Sciences and Humanities

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Life on land, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4407365384

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