Question 18Discuss and Suggest measuresGS1GS1
How do conventional gender roles and responsibilities make women more susceptible to the impacts of extreme heat conditions? What measures would you suggest reducing these vulnerabilities?
Introduction
Global warming has lead to increasing instances of extreme heat conditions with women being highly susceptible.
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Main Body
Reasons for high susceptibility of women to extreme heat
1In rural areas, women often have to travel large distances to get clean water
2High rural + urban migration leading to feminization of agriculture forcing women to work long hours in fields.
3Women have dual burden, monogy work & family which puts heavy pressure on them
4Malnutrition, with 54% of women suffering from anaemia in India (NFHS-5) raises vulnerability.
5Fear of harassment, about in public transport forces women to spend more time outside
6Pregnant women, nursing mothers are highly vulnerable due to sensitive health conditions
7Lack of financial independence = reliance on husbands/others for providing fans, air conditioning etc.
Measures to reduce vulnerability
1Creation of gender specific heat action plans to address women's issues
2Ensure access to clean water in homes itself = Jal Jeevan Mission
3Raising awareness about issues & empowering women
4Encourage participation of women in governance to address gender specific issues
5Expand access to cooking, especially in vulnerable regions
6Financial empowerment of rural women via SHGs
Measures to reduce vulnerability (continued):
3Raising awareness about issues & empowering women
4Encourage participation of women in governance to address gender specific issues
5Expand access to cooking, especially in vulnerable regions
6Financial empowerment of rural women via SHGs
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Conclusion
Addressing these issues will help empower women & adhere SDG 5: gender equality
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- Comprehensive identification of vulnerabilities
- Uses statistical data (NFHS-5)
- Connects multiple social factors
- Intersectional perspective on gender and climate
Topper
Aryan Yadav
AIR 31
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues, Urbanization
Role of Women and Women's Organization
Women's vulnerability to climate change and extreme heat
Writing Stats
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