dc.rights.license | CC-BY-NC-ND | |
dc.contributor.advisor | van Noorloos, Femke | |
dc.contributor.author | Wagner, D.C. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2020-10-13T18:00:36Z | |
dc.date.available | 2020-10-13T18:00:36Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2020 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://studenttheses.uu.nl/handle/20.500.12932/37944 | |
dc.description.abstract | The current thesis sets out to find the influence of Climate Variation and Change [CVC] on
the gender dynamics, vulnerabilities and adaptive capacities of smallholder farmers in the
Global South. The impact of CVC is explored by using a Systematic Literature Review
[SLR]. This entails a comprehensive selection process, classification and inclusion criteria
through which 56 relevant peer reviewed articles were selected and studied. Research niches
are found in social dynamics of CVC impacts and the very regional research scope. The
current SLR facilitates the research by showing a global, general and transparent overview on
this subject.
The relevant articles show that female and male smallholder cultivators have different levels
of vulnerability and adaptation capacity in regard to CVC. CVC amplifies gender
inequalities, enhances vulnerabilities and urges communities to become more resilient.
Women are often lacking access to representation, finances, inheritance rights, information
and knowledge. Furthermore, the research found that women cultivators in the Global South
often lack power to influence important decision-making processes to adaptation strategies
and other higher investments. Female cultivators also generally lack representations and
involvement within policies, meetings and development strategy inputs. This all makes
women more vulnerable in times of climatic stress. Gender subordination is found in all
sectors of agricultural activities, and is often driven through social, cultural and institutional
barriers.
The findings show that CVC and gender are inseparable and mutually inclusive. The higher
level of vulnerability of women seems to be linked to lack of access, assets and control over
natural resources. There is an urgent need for women and previously marginalized groups to
be included in decision-making processes and become more empowered. It is crucial to focus
on all barriers smallholder farmers might face in CVC situations. Empowerment of women is
the key to achieving more global food security and finding more resilient ways of battling
CVC. | |
dc.description.sponsorship | Utrecht University | |
dc.format.extent | 1923644 | |
dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf | |
dc.language.iso | en_US | |
dc.title | The Impact of Climate Variation and Change on Gender Dynamics from a Vulnerability and Adaptive Perspective | |
dc.type.content | Master Thesis | |
dc.rights.accessrights | Open Access | |
dc.subject.keywords | Climate Variation and Change, Climate Change, Systematic Literature Review, gender, gender dynamics,
vulnerabilities, adaptation, adaptive capacity, agriculture, smallholder farmers, Global South | |
dc.subject.courseuu | International Development Studies | |