Question Q.20Explain and Suggest strategiesGS2GS1
Explain how traditional gender roles and responsibilities exacerbate the vulnerability of women to extreme heat conditions. Suggest strategies to mitigate these vulnerabilities.
Introduction
IPCC context on climate change and heatwaves
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Main Body
[IPCC] has highlighted increased frequency of heatwaves due to climate change. The vulnerabilities of women are accentuated in the conditions of disasters as disaster aspects the vulnerabilities the most.
[Exacerbating Vulnerabilities of women in Extreme Heat conditions]
1Traditional [social role] of fetching water is often women. Water stress in heat conditions increases burden on women.
2[WATER STRESS] prevalence: Increased pegging in water-stressed region.
(⊕) Rajasthan
3Domestic [burden of WORK] accentuated.
(⊕) Greater burden of CARE LABOUR
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Answer continues on next page
- Use of IPCC data
- Clear identification of gender-specific vulnerabilities
- Intersectional approach
Topper
WASIM-UR-RAHMAN
AIR 1572025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS1
Topic
Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues
Women
Gender vulnerabilities in climate disasters
Writing Stats
86
Total words
5
Paragraphs
Academic and analytical
Tone