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Two Shades of Green? Gender Differences in Environmental Concern and Activism

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT This study examines gender differences in environmental concern and activism using data from the World Values Survey. The results indicate that women are more likely than men to be concerned about the environment, but are less likely to engage in environmental activism. The study further explores potential channels underlying women's lower participation in environmental activism and shows that women tend to prioritise non‐environmental causes in their leisure time. Moreover, family responsibilities and work commitments limit women's ability to translate environmental concern into activism, reinforcing the concern–action gap. These results highlight a prioritisation effect , whereby women reallocate civic engagement toward more role‐congruent activities, such as women's groups, rather than disengaging per se.

Source: International Journal of Finance & Economics

DOI: 10.1002/ijfe.70172

Authors: Hava Orkut, Caroline Perrin

Institutions: EM Strasbourg Business School, Université de Strasbourg, University of Portsmouth

Language: English

Topic: Environmental Education and Sustainability

Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,400