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Coal mining and generation adversely affect several ecosystems, including climate, water and land. On the other hand, questions of justice and socio-economic considerations of affected regions are crucial for a successful coal phase-out, underlining the need for a nexus perspective. This includes taking a gender perspective, which thus far has received relatively little attention. We contribute to closing this gap through our study on the coal region Lusatia in Germany, where an unprecedentedly high amount of money is spent to shape the regional transition. The allocation of these funds is the subject of a contentious debate about which societal needs are considered most urgent to be met. We conducted a critical discourse analysis examining relevant policy documents and analyzing dominant ideas about what a successful transition in Lusatia should look like. Based on feminist care theory and interviews with locally organized women, we show that concepts of care for humans and nonhumans are severely underdeveloped. To address this gap, we propose based on women’s emerging discourse four pillars of care work as social infrastructure that should be central to transition processes: (1) aftercare for social and ecological residuals of coal mining, (2) social cohesion, (3) democratic care services, and (4) caring democracy: democratic decision-making on how to care.
Coal mining and generation adversely affect several ecosystems, including climate, water and land. On the other hand, questions of justice and socio-economic considerations of affected regions are crucial for a successful coal phase-out, underlining the need for a nexus perspective. This includes taking a gender perspective, which thus far has received relatively little attention. We contribute to closing this gap through our study on the coal region Lusatia in Germany, where an unprecedentedly high amount of money is spent to shape the regional transition. The allocation of these funds is the subject of a contentious debate about which societal needs are considered most urgent to be met. We conducted a critical discourse analysis examining relevant policy documents and analyzing dominant ideas about what a successful transition in Lusatia should look like. Based on feminist care theory and interviews with locally organized women, we show that concepts of care for humans and nonhumans are severely underdeveloped. To address this gap, we propose based on women’s emerging discourse four pillars of care work as social infrastructure that should be central to transition processes: (1) aftercare for social and ecological residuals of coal mining, (2) social cohesion, (3) democratic care services, and (4) caring democracy: democratic decision-making on how to care.
By deploying an intersectional feminist political ecology analysis, this paper explores small-scale farmers’ (SSFs’) experiences and responses to agricultural drought in the uMkhanyakude District Municipality, South Africa. A mixed methods approach was employed, incorporating a household questionnaire survey, and analysed using Microsoft Excel complemented by qualitative observations and document review, both of which underwent reflexive thematic analysis. The impacts of drought were particularly pronounced in the district, affecting agricultural productivity through reduced crop growth, extensive crop failures and increased livestock mortality. In addition, the study’s findings reveal how structural aspects of gender, shaped by social and cultural norms and institutions, can exacerbate gendered experiences of drought. SSFs actively leveraged the indigenous knowledge system (IKS) for adaptation, challenging dominant Eurocentric approaches. The efficacy of IKS in agriculture and its role in enhancing SSFs’ resilience to drought underscores its indispensability in policy and adaptation programmes. Furthermore, the study highlights potential ways to address and mitigate disparities among SSFs by avoiding simplistic and apolitical adaptation measures. Instead, it advocates for nuanced and contextually appropriate adaptation measures to ensure effective and equitable adaptation.
This chapter examines technology's essential role in promoting gender equity within the hospitality industry, presenting insights from a worldwide perspective. While shifting societal norms and expectations, hospitality firms are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of ensuring gender equality. When it comes to this endeavor, one of the most effective strategies is to make efficient use of technology. The authors investigated a variety of technological interventions, ranging from recruiting platforms to data analytics tools, that support more equitable hiring practices, eliminate prejudices, and promote inclusivity at all levels of a business. Additionally, it investigates the exploitation of technology for training and development programs designed to solve gender-specific difficulties and support the growth of diverse talent pools. Through cutting-edge technical solutions, businesses have the potential to not only strengthen their competitive advantage but also make a substantial contribution to the development of more equal and inclusive working environments worldwide.
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