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Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
3-20-2025
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Date of this Version
03/20/2025
Abstract
This paper delves into the critical issues surrounding agroecology, with a specific focus on the intersection of ecology, polity, society, and economy. In the context of the Anthropocene era, the global threat of climate change poses significant challenges such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and disruptions in food production. The paper highlights the predicted impacts of climate change on food security, particularly in the tropics, emphasizing the need for social and environmental justice in mitigation and adaptation efforts. Furthermore, it discusses the concept of political agroecology as a lens to address sociological and political aspects within the realm of agroecology. Through an exploration of feminist goals in agroecology, the paper also examines the role of women empowerment in advancing sustainable agricultural practices. Overall, this paper aims to contribute to the discourse on agroecology by shedding light on key themes and challenges at the nexus of ecology, society, and politics.
Keywords
agroecology, peasant economy, climate change, sustainable development, climate justice, corporate food regime, industrial agriculture
Language
English
Publication Title
Handbook of Social Justice in the Global South
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Department/Center
Sociology
Recommended Citation
Ravipati, Anvitha. 2025. “Women Empowerment in APCNF: An Examination of Feminist Goals in Agroecology.” In Handbook of Social Justice in the Global South, edited by Nikhil Deb, Manjusha Nair, and Glenn Muschert. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781803921150.00025