Gender-responsive disaster risk reduction strategy at the community level: A qualitative approach to analyze coastal communities in Bangladesh

IF 3 3区 管理学 Q1 ECONOMICS
Ashma Zaman Shume , Md. Zakir Hossain , Md. Tariqul Islam , Md. Abu Jobaer , Salman F. Haque , Khan Rubayet Rahaman
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Gender inequality not only represents a substantial infringement of women’s human rights but also impedes sustainable development. Women frequently experience significant disparities in power and control over resources compared to men, rendering them more vulnerable to the detrimental consequences of climate-related hazards and environmental emergencies. To effectively tackle disaster risk reduction (DRR), it is essential to comprehensively understand and address the influence of gender dynamics on the experiences of both women and men. Thus, this article investigates gender responsiveness in DRR by exploring three key areas: factors contributing to women’s vulnerability to climate-related hazards, the integration of gender considerations in community-based DRR initiatives, and the effectiveness of community-level DRR activities in fostering gender responsiveness. It employs evidence-based inductive reasoning and a case study approach to collect and analyse data, using participatory methods such as interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), and key informant interviews. Qualitative data was analysed using a systematic approach involving the development of codes, categories, and themes. Findings reveal mixed results in gender responsiveness. While major stakeholders, including the government, NGOs, and donors, have initiated programmes to address vulnerabilities, the integration of gender considerations remains inconsistent. Union Disaster Management Committees (UDMCs) were formed to enhance pre-disaster activities, but women’s leadership within these committees is underutilised. However, NGOs have involved women in preparedness, recovery, and relief efforts, with women of various ages and marital statuses participating in these programs. While their involvement has improved their coping strategies, it has also increased their workloads and pressures. Women often struggle to participate fully due to family responsibilities and discomfort in male-dominated settings. This contextual reality underscores the need for more inclusive and effective disaster risk reduction strategies that better utilise gender-responsive tools for future community development.
社区一级促进性别平等的减少灾害风险战略:分析孟加拉国沿海社区的定性方法
性别不平等不仅是对妇女人权的严重侵犯,也阻碍了可持续发展。与男性相比,女性在权力和资源控制方面往往存在巨大差距,使她们更容易受到与气候有关的灾害和环境紧急情况的有害后果的影响。为了有效地解决减少灾害风险问题,必须全面了解和处理性别动态对男女经验的影响。因此,本文通过探讨三个关键领域来研究DRR中的性别响应性:导致妇女易受气候相关危害的因素,将性别因素纳入社区DRR倡议,以及社区一级DRR活动在促进性别响应性方面的有效性。它采用基于证据的归纳推理和案例研究方法来收集和分析数据,使用诸如访谈、焦点小组讨论(fgd)和关键线人访谈等参与性方法。定性数据分析使用系统的方法,涉及代码,类别和主题的发展。研究结果显示,性别反应的结果好坏参半。虽然包括政府、非政府组织和捐助者在内的主要利益攸关方已经启动了解决脆弱性的方案,但将性别因素纳入考虑的情况仍然不一致。成立了联合灾害管理委员会以加强灾前活动,但妇女在这些委员会中的领导作用没有得到充分利用。然而,非政府组织让妇女参与到备灾、恢复和救灾工作中来,不同年龄和婚姻状况的妇女参与到这些项目中来。虽然他们的参与改善了他们的应对策略,但也增加了他们的工作量和压力。由于家庭责任和在男性主导的环境中感到不适,妇女往往难以充分参与。这一背景现实强调需要制定更具包容性和更有效的减少灾害风险战略,更好地利用促进性别平等的工具促进未来的社区发展。
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Futures
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期刊介绍: Futures is an international, refereed, multidisciplinary journal concerned with medium and long-term futures of cultures and societies, science and technology, economics and politics, environment and the planet and individuals and humanity. Covering methods and practices of futures studies, the journal seeks to examine possible and alternative futures of all human endeavours. Futures seeks to promote divergent and pluralistic visions, ideas and opinions about the future. The editors do not necessarily agree with the views expressed in the pages of Futures
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