Gender and energy

Hauwah K. K. AbdulKareem

Chapter 66 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Energy Economics, 2025, pp 253-254 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This entry examines the energy gender gap by exploring the disparities and inequalities in the energy sector in terms of access, usage, impact, innovation, policy and sustainability of consumption. A gendered analysis shows that women are usually more reliant on energy and underrepresented in energy innovation and decision-making, even though they consume energy more sustainably than men. The distinct impacts of energy on different genders are discovered to be often influenced by social norms, gender roles and unequal power dynamics, which makes women more susceptible to energy poverty. If women's energy access is transformed into actual use of energy services, several implications abound for the achievement of SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 13. By addressing gender gaps in the energy sector, the sector can maximize its full potential, and make substantial progress for gender equality, women's empowerment, equitable development and improved quality of life for all.

Keywords: Energy; Gender; Energy Gender Gap; Gender Equality; Energy Access; SDGs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035310364
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