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Title
Not only a man's world: Women's involvement in artisanal mining in eastern DRC (online first) |
Full text
http://edepot.wur.nl/285917 |
Date
2013 |
Author(s)
Bashwira Nyenyezi, M.R.; Cuvelier, J.; Hilhorst, D.J.M.; Haar, G., van der |
Abstract
Artisanal mining is a key source of livelihood in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, an area mostly known for its chronic instability and violent conflict. Although men make up the majority of the artisanal mining population, mining is also central in the livelihoods of many girls and women. In this paper, we take issue with the fact that the current emphasis on conflict-related sexual violence to women has obscured the role of women in artisanal mining. Furthermore, we criticize the tendency to promote women's departure from the mining sector, which has been presented as the best strategy to protect them against the threats of sexual violence, exploitation and oppression. We argue that, given the lack of viable alternative livelihoods in eastern DRC, policymakers should invest more time, energy and resources in trying to understand and to strengthen women's positions in the mining sector itself. |
Subject(s)
Leerstoel Rampenstudies; Leerstoelgroep Rurale ontwikkelingssociologie |
Language
en |
Type of publication
Article/Letter to editor |
Format
application/pdf |
Source
Resources Policy (2013); ISSN: 0301-4207 |
Rights
Wageningen UR |
Repository
Wageningen - University of Wageningen
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