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020			_a9780199457076
082			_a333.750 AGA
100			_aAgarwal, Bina
245			_aGender and Green Governance _b: The Political Economy of Women's Presence Within and Beyond Community Forestry _c/ Bina Agarwal
260			_aNew Delhi _b: Oxford University Press _c, 2015
300			_axxvi; 488p. _c; 22 cm.
520			_aThe central argument is that women's meaningful participation in community forestry institutions leads to more effective forest conservation, equitable decision-making, and improved livelihoods. However, the author shows that many community forest groups include women only to meet formal representation requirements, while real decision-making power remains concentrated in the hands of men. The book explores the relationship between gender, governance, and environmental sustainability by analyzing: The barriers that prevent women from participating effectively, including social norms, caste, class, education, and household responsibilities. How institutional rules and political structures influence women's ability to speak, vote, and lead. The importance of critical mass—having enough women in leadership positions to influence decisions rather than serving as symbolic representatives. The impact of women's leadership on forest protection, rule enforcement, biodiversity conservation, and equitable distribution of forest resources. Using political economy and institutional analysis, the book demonstrates that inclusive governance not only advances gender justice but also improves environmental management and community welfare.
650			_aEconomics
650			_aPolitical Economy
650			_aGreen Governance
942			_cVC OFFICE
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