Environmental issues and feminism are becoming more connected in today’s activism. Here’s why:
Impact on Women: In developing countries, women make up 43% of people working in farming. They are often hit the hardest by climate change.
Representation: Women only hold 24% of the seats in national parliaments around the world. This makes it harder for them to have a say in decisions about the environment.
Grassroots Movements: Groups like the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) are working to place women in leadership roles when it comes to climate issues.
Intersectionality: Research shows that women from marginalized communities are more affected by climate problems, facing a 14% higher risk.
These facts show that we need to work together in new ways to tackle these important issues.
Environmental issues and feminism are becoming more connected in today’s activism. Here’s why:
Impact on Women: In developing countries, women make up 43% of people working in farming. They are often hit the hardest by climate change.
Representation: Women only hold 24% of the seats in national parliaments around the world. This makes it harder for them to have a say in decisions about the environment.
Grassroots Movements: Groups like the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) are working to place women in leadership roles when it comes to climate issues.
Intersectionality: Research shows that women from marginalized communities are more affected by climate problems, facing a 14% higher risk.
These facts show that we need to work together in new ways to tackle these important issues.