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the community will retain their autonomy while being able to actively engage in
mediation, negotiation or any other form of dialogue in which they work towards a
resolution.
3.3 Gender Justice, Environmental Justice
and Gender Equality
Along with the need for open dialogue and communication, women recognize the
importance of gender justice and gender equality (not to say that men do not) as an
integral part of ecological integrity and environmental action. In the pursuit of gender
equality, gender justice is the main foundation. It is imperative to women in this
capacity that they ensure that the process is fair for women and men to take action to
stop things that socially and historically discourage either sex from participating.
Environmental Justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and
policies. Women tend to open the lines of communication and foster an environment
where everyone works towards a common goal as opposed to engaging in a battle of
wills. Given the struggles throughout history of woman seeking equality in every day
life, they often find themselves in a position of responsibility and/or obligation. In
speaking of her activism to protect indigenous lands from a hydroelectric dam project
before her assassination in 2016, Berta Cáceres said, “Mother Nature—militarized,
fenced-in, poisoned—demands that we take action” (Global Fund for Women 2019).
Throughout history, women have overcome so many challenges in seeking
equality and the fight continues. Experience in addressing issues of inequality and
failed justice leads to later success stories and foundational principals for getting
things done. Just as there are many different roles, functions, and responsibilities
between men and women formed from socio-cultural constructions, the same variety exists in our goals, and varied ability to facilitate change (Nafi et al. 2018). As a
society, our desire to cling to these historical norms and constructions hinders our
efforts towards change but there is always hope.
3.4 Women Are Global Thinkers
Another skill possessed by so many woman is the consideration of global thinking.
Dr. Jane Goodall once said that “One individual cannot possibly make a difference,
alone. It is individual efforts, collectively, that makes a noticeable difference—all
the difference in the world!” (Ashoka 2013) This is yet another reason why woman
foster open communication and mediation in environmental conflict.
Woman in environmental activist roles often see the impact their work will have
not just for their immediate location or community, but on a broader scale. Miriam
Miranda, a leader of the Black Fraternal Organization of Honduras (OFRANEH),
S. M. Lange
the community will retain their autonomy while being able to actively engage in
mediation, negotiation or any other form of dialogue in which they work towards a
resolution.
3.3 Gender Justice, Environmental Justice
and Gender Equality
Along with the need for open dialogue and communication, women recognize the
importance of gender justice and gender equality (not to say that men do not) as an
integral part of ecological integrity and environmental action. In the pursuit of gender
equality, gender justice is the main foundation. It is imperative to women in this
capacity that they ensure that the process is fair for women and men to take action to
stop things that socially and historically discourage either sex from participating.
Environmental Justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and
policies. Women tend to open the lines of communication and foster an environment
where everyone works towards a common goal as opposed to engaging in a battle of
wills. Given the struggles throughout history of woman seeking equality in every day
life, they often find themselves in a position of responsibility and/or obligation. In
speaking of her activism to protect indigenous lands from a hydroelectric dam project
before her assassination in 2016, Berta Cáceres said, “Mother Nature—militarized,
fenced-in, poisoned—demands that we take action” (Global Fund for Women 2019).
Throughout history, women have overcome so many challenges in seeking
equality and the fight continues. Experience in addressing issues of inequality and
failed justice leads to later success stories and foundational principals for getting
things done. Just as there are many different roles, functions, and responsibilities
between men and women formed from socio-cultural constructions, the same variety exists in our goals, and varied ability to facilitate change (Nafi et al. 2018). As a
society, our desire to cling to these historical norms and constructions hinders our
efforts towards change but there is always hope.
3.4 Women Are Global Thinkers
Another skill possessed by so many woman is the consideration of global thinking.
Dr. Jane Goodall once said that “One individual cannot possibly make a difference,
alone. It is individual efforts, collectively, that makes a noticeable difference—all
the difference in the world!” (Ashoka 2013) This is yet another reason why woman
foster open communication and mediation in environmental conflict.
Woman in environmental activist roles often see the impact their work will have
not just for their immediate location or community, but on a broader scale. Miriam
Miranda, a leader of the Black Fraternal Organization of Honduras (OFRANEH),
S. M. Lange