The book explores the multifaceted roles of women in the context of climate change science and policy-making. It examines how women are portrayed as victims, catalysts for change, contributors to labor, and potential saviors in the face of environmental challenges. Through this investigation, the author highlights the critical impact of gender perspectives on climate issues and advocates for a more inclusive approach to addressing climate change.
In this book, Nicole Detraz examines security through a gender lens, highlighting how assumptions about masculinity and femininity shape our understanding of security threats. By exploring issues like militarization and human security, it challenges traditional concepts and advocates for a more inclusive analysis of global security challenges.
Climate change, natural disasters, and loss of biodiversity are all considered major environmental concerns for the international community both now and into the future. Each are damaging to the earth, but they also negatively impact human lives, especially those of women.