Lecture
Gender and Climate Justice: An Intersectional Perspective
Dr. Jade Sasser examines how gender roles, shaped by power and history, influence environmental leadership and vulnerability. Through global case studies, she underscores women’s central role in climate justice movements.
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Learning Objectives
The learning objectives for this lecture are to:
- Define gendered environmental movements and gendered environmental leadership
- Describe intersectionality as it applies to environmental and climate justice
- Explore the history of women-led environmental and climate activism, both in U.S. and international contexts
- Consider new research linking gender justice and climate justice approaches
Dr. Jade Sasser is an Associate Professor at UC Riverside studying how environmental issues intersect with women’s health, rights, and reproductive justice. She is the author of On Infertile Ground and researches climate change’s emotional and social impacts.
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