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WASIM-UR-RAHMANAIR 157· 2025

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.

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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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  • 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

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