PP - Gender and Environmental Issues Lesson
Gender and Environmental Issues Lesson
You may think that women's rights are only an issue in countries where religion is law, such as many Muslim countries. Or even worse, some may think this is no longer an issue at all. The importance of women's rights and gender equality should not be underestimated as it furthers the cause of child survival and development for all society. Some important issues facing gender equality include unequal pay, gender discrimination, poverty, lack of education opportunities, reproductive rights/population issues, and lack of healthcare. Some countries are very interested in protecting the environment; for example, the EU countries have some of the strongest environmental standards developed over the last few decades. Their focus is on endangered species and using natural resources more effectively. Some countries, such as Russia, have environmental policies in place but ignore the measures when it becomes too expensive to carry them out. Other countries, such as Iran, have no policies in place. However, at the University of Tehran, environmental groups have put together policies in hopes that the government will put them into law. Some of the indicators for measuring the safety or impact on the environment are air/climate, land/soil, water (fresh water and marine water), and natural resources (including biological and mineral). Make sure to complete readings in your E-textbook related to Gender and Environmental Issues.
Global Gender Discrimination Throughout a Lifetime
Gender Discrimination and Climate Change
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Environmental Impact by Country
The table below shows the ranking and scores for the overall index along with each country's scores on two key Objectives: Environmental Health and Ecosystem Vitality. Environmental Health refers to the extent to which deficiencies in water quality, air pollution, and other factors cause health issues and reductions in quality of life. Ecosystem Vitality measures the health of a country's ecosystem by evaluating such factors as agriculture, biodiversity and habitat, climate change, fisheries, and forestry.
| COUNTRY | RANKING |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | 9 Strong Performer |
| Mexico | 84 Modest Performer |
| Russia | 106 Weaker Performer |
| Iran | 114 Weaker Performer |
| China | 116 Weaker Performer |
| Nigeria | 119 Weaker Performer |
Estimated earnings for women are substantially lower than for men:
| GLOBAL REGION | PERCENTAGE OF MEN'S EARNINGS |
|---|---|
| Industrialized Nations | 57% |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | 51% |
| Middle East and North Africa | 28% |
| Latin America and Caribbean | 40% |
Environmental Issues Review Activity
Please complete the following Gender and Environmental Issues Review Activity.
Takeaway & Sendoff
Questions to consider:
- What issues concerning women might countries look at to develop policies?
- To what degree do countries take an interest in protecting the environment?
- How do environmental policies affect the core countries domestically and internationally?
Write down your answers to the above questions and keep them for study purposes.
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