This paper describes the difficult situation faced by women living in arid areas of China, based on research carried out by the author.
| Title | Water resources and development of women in arid regions in northern China |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1996 |
| Authors | Wei-wen, Z |
| Pagination | p. 105-109 |
| Date Published | 1996-05-02 |
| Keywords | arid zones, china, cultural aspects, environmental protection, policies, poverty, women |
| Abstract | This paper describes the difficult situation faced by women living in arid areas of China, based on research carried out by the author. It describes the causes and effects of poverty in the targeted areas, and postulates what roles women could play to alleviate poverty and improve the environment in arid areas. In addressing policies which could lead to sustainable development, the author discusses improved education in a number of areas; public policies aimed at improving women's conditions; ways to involve women in environmental protection; encouraging migration to reduce environmental degradation; and improving child-bearing conditions. |
| Custom 1 | 202.1, 822 |
