Gender Gaps in Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Environmental Degradation in Colombia

Sandra Aguilar-Gomez, Juan-Camilo Cardenas, Camila Galindo (), Jorge Rodríguez-Arenas () and Daniela Vlasak-González ()
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Camila Galindo: Universidad de los Andes
Jorge Rodríguez-Arenas: Universidad de los Andes
Daniela Vlasak-González: Universidad de los Andes

No 21267, Documentos CEDE from Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Economía, CEDE

Abstract: Environmental degradation is a major public policy challenge, with the Global South being particularly vulnerable to its effects. In developing countries, women and girls often bear a greater burden of climate change and air pollution than men and boys do. The international literature suggests that compared to men, women are more concerned about environmental degradation and adopt more sustainable practices in their daily lives, but research on this matter in Global South countries is scarce. This study aims to explore the gender differences in environmental knowledge, attitudes, and practices (E-KAP) among secondary school-aged children in Colombia. In Latin America, no research has yet examined the underlying mechanisms driving these differences. We confirm that compared to boys, girls are significantly more concerned about the environment and feel more responsible for climate change (8–10 p.p.). We also provide new insights into girls’ greater awareness and familiarity with indoor air pollution (IAP) (8.5–9 p.p.) and expand on previous research that focused on exposure rather than on perception. Our findings can help in designing and developing inclusive education policies for climate adaptation and mitigation, particularly in Global South countries, and they have the potential to empower students in the face of climate change.

Keywords: Gender; knowledge; attitudes; practices; environmental pollution; climate change (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D83 J16 Q51 Q53 Q54 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 46 pages
Date: 2024-12-02
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