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| Contribution Of Women In Sustainable Development - A Paradigm Shift | |||||||
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17092 Submission Date :
2022-10-13 Acceptance Date :
2022-10-22 Publication Date :
2022-10-25
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| Abstract |
A fair distribution of resources is essential to sustainable development, both now and in the future. Without gender equality, it cannot be accomplished. “Sustainable economic growth, social progress, and environmental sustainability all depend on women's empowerment.”
The broad definition is the “Development that meets the requirements of the present without jeopardizing the capacity of subsequent generations to satisfy their own requirements is an example of sustainable development.” In order to construct a society based on democracy, freedom, and the protection of fundamental rights, as well as to promote equality of opportunity and generational solidarity, sustainable development ought to be a central tenet of all policies and actions. This also requires the development that is not based on any of the genders.
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| Keywords | Sustainable Development, Contribution of Women,women empowerment, SDG Policies. | ||||||
| Introduction |
Women's contributions to the global environmental movement are widely viewed. In its 1988 report titled "Our Common Future," “the World Commission on Environment and Development made a connection between the environmental crisis and unsustainable development.And financial practices that were widening the North-South gap, with women accounting for the majority of the poor and illiterate people in the world.”
In almost every nation, women share “primary responsibility for household management, child care, and nutrition. Additionally, they are involved in environmental management.” Women hold significant positions as farmers, animal handlers, and collectors of fuel and water in the majority of developing nations. However, despite their roles, women are underrepresented in local, national, and international decision-making processes related to environmental and development issues.
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| Objective of study | The objective of this paper is to study the contribution of women In sustainable development. |
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| Review of Literature | Active roles played by women in SDG Policies “The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was approved
by the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, 2015, as the
agreed-upon framework for international development.”[1] “The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)” are its
predecessors. The 2030 Agenda, on the other hand, presents a much broader scope
than the MDGs “by deliberately and more fully incorporating economic and
environmental sustainability, as well as the aspiration of many nations for
peaceful and inclusive societies. This is in contrast to the MDGs.In addition,
the agenda applies to all nations as opposed to just developing nations.” “The UN Women Communications and Advocacy Section in New
York” examined the implications of the “17 SDGs for women in order to inform
strategic interventions based on the principles of localization at the country
and regional levels.In this publication, this study has been compiled and
linked to priorities of the UN Women Eastern and Southern Africa Regional and
Country Office.The following examples provide specific examples of programming
interventions that are pro-led in relation to particular SDGs and the potential
for those streams of interventions to lead to localization efforts by UN Women
country offices in the region.In order to identify work streams that contribute
to the localization of sustainable development objectives, all annual reports
submitted by regional, multi-office, and country offices have been analyzed..”[2] Women actively participated in the “Rio Earth Summit
process”, which resulted in the inclusion of a “chapter on women and
sustainable development as well as over one hundred references and
recommendations” “regarding women in the final agreement known as Agenda 21”.[3]The
United Nations has focused its efforts “on the environment, population, human
rights, poverty, and gender, as well as the connections between these topics,
since the 1992 Rio Summit, the 1993 Human Rights Conference, the 1994
International Conference on Population and Development, the 1995 Social Summit,
and the 1995 Fourth World Conference on Women.”[4] “Empowerment, full participation, and equality for women
were emphasized “at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in
September 1995” as the foundations for peace and sustainable development.” The
arrangement additionally recognizes that economic advancement approaches that
don't include ladies and men the same won't prevail over the long haul. [5] All such steps that being taken formulate the idea of “role
of women in sustainable development.” The reference to women has also been
given in various conferences related to women. This also states the necessity
of gender equality not only for women empowerment but, also for “achieving the
sustainable development goals.” Hence, the requirement for the same stands in
achieving all the SDGs some of them are directly related to welfare of the
women in society. Goal for women empowerment: SDG 5 Apart from all the discussions, the UN has one major goal
that only focuses on gender equality. Not only is gender equality “a
fundamental human right”, but it is “also a prerequisite for a world that is
peaceful, prosperous, and long-lasting.”[6]
Over the past few decades, there has been progress: In order to advance gender
equality, “more women are serving in parliament and other leadership positions,
more girls are attending school, and fewer girls are forced into early
marriage.” Numerous obstacles remain despite these advancements: “Women
continue to be underrepresented at all levels of political leadership,
discriminatory laws and social norms persist, and one in five women and girls
between the ages of 15 and 49 report experiencing physical or sexual violence
from an intimate partner within the past year.” To have a look on all such
situations, there are indicators that have been inculcated to look after all
the circumstances. Gender equality and women's rights have made only modest
progress, but the COVID-19 pandemic could reverse that.Inequalities that
already exist for women and girls are exacerbated by the coronavirus outbreak
in “every sphere, from health and the economy to security and social
protection.” Sustainable development, according to the United Nations
Development Programme, is one in which people are empowered rather than
marginalized, the environment is regenerated rather than destroyed, and
economic growth is distributed fairly. The poor are given priority by
development, which expands their options and opportunities and allows them to
participate in decisions that affect their lives.[7] The current patterns of economic development and globalization, which benefit men more than women, are causing environmental degradation and widening the wealth gap, which worries many women's groups. “The imperatives of the global economy appear to be outrunning the post-Rio agenda five years later," reads one report from the “Women's Environment and Development Organization (WEDO).”The issue at hand is how to bring them closer together. Gender-sensitive research in this area is being demanded by women. In addition, they are advocating “for increased access to land, credit, education, technology, and information so that women can participate in the same manner as men in major decisions that have an impact on their lives and the lives of all other life on Earth.”[8] |
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| Main Text |
Positive facets for poverty, hunger and
health The United Nations has stated some of the information via
surveys and researches that state the role of women in achieving SDGs. The
three aspects of poverty, hunger and health are related to women primarily.
These are the three of all the goals of sustainable development. The
researchers suggest for some of the data bases too that help in understanding
the role of women. The end of gender-based discrimination is the only way to
end poverty. Gender inequality causes and perpetuates poverty worldwide, denying
women “basic rights and opportunities for well-being.” “Women make significant contributions every day”, whether
it's providing for their families and elders, creating jobs as an entrepreneur,
or bringing in an income for their household. However, because she does not “have
the same access to seeds, credit, technology, and extension services as a man
farmer, a woman farmer may not be able to ensure the success of her crops. She
probably won't own her land because only 20% of landowners worldwide are women.” In households all over the world, women prepare up to 90%
of the food, but “when times are tough, women and girls may eat less first.”
Because women earn less and are less prepared to deal with sudden crises,
households led by women may not eat enough.Quality food is just as important as
quantity when it comes to nourishment. Women may be “less likely to receive the
nutrients they require, including those necessary to manage the physical
demands of pregnancy and breastfeeding, in poor households. To drive these
deprivations, gender inequality intersects with inadequate health care,
inadequate education, and limited income.” Food inequalities contrast with women's significant
contribution to agricultural production. In developing nations, they make up
43% of the agricultural workforce on average. In order to fulfil the right “to
health, health systems must fully respond to women and girls” by providing
services that are of higher quality, more comprehensive, and easily accessible.
All forms of gender-based violence, among other practices that seriously
threaten women's health and well-being, must be eradicated from society as a
whole.[1] AIDS is currently the “leading cause of death worldwide among women of reproductive age.” Not just are ladies naturally more vulnerable to “HIV transmission,” yet entirely their inconsistent social and monetary status undermines capacities to safeguard themselves and go with enabled decisions. All such circumstances count in development of women and their role that they play for eradicating health issues, poverty and hunger. Role in economic and other increments Some progress has
been made in all the sectors regarding women. “Twenty years ago, 40% of women
were employed for wages and salaries; today, wages are available to 48% of
women. However, women continue to work at lower rates than men worldwide.
Gender stereotypes frequently define what "women's work" is and cansteer women toward undesirable occupations.” At least 90%
of the 143 nations surveyed have some kind of legal restriction on the
employment of women. Everyone benefits from economies that prioritize “women's rights and gender equality, such as more equitable societies and increased economic dynamism. Equal access to decent work, productive resources, and financial services, as well as a voice in economic decisions, must be available to women.”"“gender discrimination can coexist with other forms of discrimination, such as age, disability, ethnicity, economic status, and so on, substantially increasing inequality. In many instances, social norms that treat women as second-class citizens result in structural barriers to progress, such as laws that do not punish those who commit gender-based violence. Or budgets that do not cover the most important services for women.” |
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| Conclusion |
Native ladies have an extraordinary relationship to regular assets. Their customs and practices encourage a well-balanced, respectful use of natural resources as well as their preservation so that subsequent generations can meet their requirements. However, the majority of current development plans disregard indigenous people's requirements and customs. This is something that requires the role of women to be recognised for having access to the information that they have. It is necessary to gather information from women too in aspects where they master about the knowledge. Hence, this will help in having the plenty of knowledge for moving a step ahead in achieving the sustainable development goals at a fast pace.
“Through their concern for the quality and sustainability of life for present and future generations, women play an important role in promoting sustainable development as consumers and producers, caregivers of their families, and educators. However, a lack of training, status, land and property rights, capital, and discrimination prevent many women from achieving their full potential in environmental and natural resource management.”
It is necessary to acknowledge “women's contribution to sustainable development.”“Women play a significant part in the education and socialization of their children, including teaching them responsibility and care for natural resources.” Women should be able to take advantage of opportunities in the "green economy" and have a greater say in environmental policymaking. Women-specific training and capacity building programs are needed more than ever. Women must be freed from social, cultural, and religious traditions that prevent them from participating in family, community, and society as a whole if they are to become a catalyst for sustainable development. Mindset shifts are required, particularly among the scene's male leaders.
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| References | 1. ‘The 17 Goals’ (SDGS) |
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