Women’s Vulnerability During Natural Disasters: A Feminist Perspective on COVID-19’s Impact in Japan
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Female vulnerability during disasters is a significant issue, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Japan, as a developed country, exemplifies how women faced increased economic vulnerability and instability during this crisis. The pandemic intensified existing social structures, leading to greater instability and insecurity, with these effects being especially pronounced when viewed through a gendered lens. This article argues that, despite the Japanese government's efforts to mitigate economic instability, the absence of a gender perspective in policy-making perpetuated women’s economic vulnerability, ultimately undermining human security and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Japan.
Authors: Xiru Zhao, Vuslat Nur Şahin Temel
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4408248227