"International Journal of Geography, Geology and Environment"

Author(s): Sapana Mishra

Abstract: Before 18^th and 19^th century, it was considered that women were avoided in all major sphere of social life. But now large number of studies on women and environment relation shows that women are substantial actor in various sector like agriculture and environmental conservation. Cultural knowledge of Embu rural women of Kenya is very rich. Embu women are in congruity with their environment. The study based upon primary and secondary data sources. The data has been analysed by various quantitative and qualitative statistical techniques. Methods were descriptive, historical, analytical and case study method. Descriptive as well as explanatory research used in this study, in order to describe the role of Embu women in environmental conservation. Embu women are in congruity with their environment. Women put in immense effort in planting, producing, and harvesting agricultural goods, but their numerous contributions and roles frequently go unrecognized by both local governments and external organizations. The inequities between male and female participation in agricultural production are among the continuing legacies of the colonial era. Embu women who have lost their men to the towns and cities remain the primary agricultural producers. Although these rural women contribute as agriculturists, they constitute an unrecognized body that is bereft of any decision-making power to improve their status in society. The government needs to put a lot of emphasis on the need to empower women especially by allowing them freedom rights just like men have, either, at educational levels, employment levels and the political grounds.

DOI: 10.22271/27067483.2025.v7.i1a.316

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