Mothering earth? Gender and environmental protection in the Jharkhand, India

With reference to field-based evidence from the Jharkhand region of India, this article seeks to problematise the assumption of a simple women-environment link and outline the pitfalls of translating such ideas into development policy-making. Following the work of Bina Agarwal and Cecile Jackson (am...

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Published in:The Journal of peasant studies 2000-01, Vol.27 (2), p.94-131
Main Author: Jewitt, Sarah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Decision making
Development policy
Economic aspects
Environment
Environmental policy
Environmental Protection
Environmentalism
Females
Feminism
Forestry
Gender
Gender relations
Human Ecology
India
Inheritance
Inheritance and Succession
Jharkhand (state), India
Natural Resources
Nature conservation
Patrilineal descent
Policy making
Residential Patterns
Sexual Inequality
Social aspects
Social Power
Sustainable development
Women
Womens Roles
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Summary:With reference to field-based evidence from the Jharkhand region of India, this article seeks to problematise the assumption of a simple women-environment link and outline the pitfalls of translating such ideas into development policy-making. Following the work of Bina Agarwal and Cecile Jackson (amongst others), it challenges the perception of women as environmental guardians. In particular, it highlights the fluidity and localised nature of inter-and intra-community variations in work allocation and identifies significant gender variations in decision-making and control over environmental resources. Specific emphasis is placed on the impact of patrilineal inheritance systems and patrilocal residence patterns on women's familiarity with and control over local environments.
ISSN:0306-6150
1743-9361
DOI:10.1080/03066150008438733