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Water resources and development of women in arid regions in northern China.
Natural Resources Forum ( IF 3.5 ) Pub Date : 1995-05-01 W W Zhou
Natural Resources Forum ( IF 3.5 ) Pub Date : 1995-05-01 W W Zhou
The total land area in China affected by desertification has grown over time due mainly to rapid population growth and environmental degradation. Arid and semi-arid regions now comprise approximately one-third of the country's land area. Women in arid areas suffer from the harsh environment as well as from discriminatory attitudes tied to the general expectations of women's role in society. Discrimination against women, high rates of illiteracy, poor health care, society's failure to recognize women's work, and insufficient social services result in illness, poverty, and low social status among women. The material poverty and lack of knowledge and education among women living in arid areas are discussed, as well as what women can do to alleviate poverty and improve the environment in arid areas. With regard to policies which could lead to sustainable development, the author discusses improving women's education in arid regions, public policies designed to improve women's conditions, ways to involve women in environmental protection, encouraging migration to reduce environmental degradation, and improving childbearing conditions.
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