The Impact of Disasters on Women

Studies have shown that women disproportionately suffer the impacts of disasters, severe weather events, and climate change because of cultural norms and the inequitable distribution of roles, resources, and power, especially in developing countries. Women make up the majority of the world’s poor and are more dependent than men on natural resources for their livelihoods and survival. Women tend to have lower incomes and are more likely to be economically dependent than men. When drought or unseasonable rain, for example, threatens agricultural production, men can use their savings and economic independence to invest in alternative income sources or otherwise adapt.

Join Todd and Dr. Samantha Montano as they explore the problems and solutions that face disaster survivors and their impacts on women and children.

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Dr. Samantha Montano Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/SamLMontano LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-montano-7b1453239/ Website: http://www.disaster-ology.com/ SpeaknSpark: https://www.speaknspark.com/speakers/309-dr-samantha-montano-

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