Gender analysis for better coastal management – Increasing our understanding of social-ecological seascapes |
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| Institution: | 1. Dept. of Physical Geography, Stockholm University, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden;2. Dept. of Ecology, Environment and Plant Science, Stockholm University, SE-106 91, Stockholm, Sweden;3. Institute of Marine Science, University of Dar es Salaam, Mizingani Rd., PO Box 668, Zanzibar, Tanzania |
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| Abstract: | Although highly recognized as needed, studies linking gender and coastal/marine management are scarce. This research illustrates the importance of gender analysis in natural resource management by linking gender and coastal management i.e. Marine Spatial Planning. The research was conducted in various Zanzibar seascapes (Unguja Island, Tanzania). Using a typology comprising gender structure, symbolism and identity; the results show a clear gendered division of labor, highly associated with a gender symbolism in which traditional roles of women as responsible for reproduction activities played a major role. Men used the whole seascape for their activities, while women remained in coastal forests and shallow areas collecting wood, invertebrates and farming seaweed. These activities allowed women to combine productive and reproductive work. Ecosystem importance for subsistence decreased with distance from land for both genders, while the importance for income increased with distance for men. Both genders acknowledged seagrasses as very important for income. Income closely followed the universal pattern of men earning more. Identities were defined by traditional ideas like “women are housewives”, while men identities were strongly associated with fisheries with reinforced masculinity. Livelihood diversity was higher for women also showing a tendency of slow change into other roles. Management was found to be strongly androcentric, revealing a deep gender inequality. The research exemplifies how a gender analysis can be conducted for management enhancement. It also invites replication around the world. If management is found to be androcentric in coastal locations elsewhere, a serious gender inequality can be at hand at global level. |
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| Keywords: | Gender Marine spatial planning Seascape ICZM Environmental governance Place-based management |
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