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Effects of Drought on Livelihoods and Gender Roles: A Case Study of Meghalaya

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  • Ram Singh

    (Ram Singh is Associate Professor at School of Social Sciences, CPGS, Central Agricultural University, Barapani, Meghalaya 793 103, India. E-mail: ramsingh.cau@gmail.com)

  • S.M. Feroze

    (S.M. Feroze is Assistant Professor (Economics) at School of Social Sciences, CPGS, Central Agricultural University, Barapani, Meghalaya 793 103, India. E-mail: feorzndri@gmail.com)

  • Lala I.P. Ray

    (Lala I.P. Ray is Assistant Professor (Agricultural Engineering) at School of Natural Resource Management, CPGS, Central Agricultural University, Barapani, Meghalaya 793 103, India. E-mail: lalaipray@rediffmail.com)

Abstract

Climate change has serious repercussions on food security, availability, accessibility and utilisation and food system stability. Women farmers currently account for 45–80 per cent of all food production in developing countries depending on the region. When climate change-related disasters strike, women are more vulnerable than men, and the workload of women and girls increases. In India, women are actively engaged in agricultural activities, including paddy cultivation and fishing, which are both affected by changing weather patterns. Loss of livelihood increases women’s vulnerability and marginalisation. The current study was conducted in 10 villages of Meghalaya, a north-eastern state in India. It concluded that extreme climate variability affects both the sexes but with different consequences as they are subjected to different roles and responsibilities. We suggest empowering women with requisite knowledge of their rights, relevant information and skills, and also by being helped with adequate resources to enable them to act and make their own decisions.

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  • Ram Singh & S.M. Feroze & Lala I.P. Ray, 2013. "Effects of Drought on Livelihoods and Gender Roles: A Case Study of Meghalaya," Indian Journal of Gender Studies, Centre for Women's Development Studies, vol. 20(3), pages 453-467, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:indgen:v:20:y:2013:i:3:p:453-467
    DOI: 10.1177/0971521513495293
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