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Navigating Pachamama: Unveiling Gender Dynamics in Bolivia's Climate Policy: A Discourse Theoretical Analysis on Bolivia’s Plurinational Policy to Climate Change from a Latin American Feminist Political Ecology Lens

Servin Anguiano, Ana Sofia LU (2024) SIMZ31 20241
Graduate School
Abstract
This research explores Bolivia's environmental policy through the lens of Latin American Feminist Political Ecology (LAFPE) to examine the integration of gender perspectives into environmental governance. Drawing from discourse analysis of official Bolivian government documents and speeches, the study evaluates the alignment between Bolivia's environmental policy and LAFPE principles, particularly focusing on decolonization and challenging patriarchal power structures. Seeking to answer to the main research question guiding this research is: how does Bolivia's environmental policy align with principles articulated in LAFPE? The research highlights Bolivia's unique position as a plurinational state committed to indigenous rights and... (More)
This research explores Bolivia's environmental policy through the lens of Latin American Feminist Political Ecology (LAFPE) to examine the integration of gender perspectives into environmental governance. Drawing from discourse analysis of official Bolivian government documents and speeches, the study evaluates the alignment between Bolivia's environmental policy and LAFPE principles, particularly focusing on decolonization and challenging patriarchal power structures. Seeking to answer to the main research question guiding this research is: how does Bolivia's environmental policy align with principles articulated in LAFPE? The research highlights Bolivia's unique position as a plurinational state committed to indigenous rights and environmental protection, embodied in the philosophy of "Vivir Bien" ("Living Well"). While Bolivia's policy rhetoric emphasizes the interconnectedness of women and the environment, critical analysis reveals discrepancies in addressing underlying power dynamics and structural inequities. The study underscores the need for a deeper understanding of how policy narratives influence gender dynamics within environmental management and calls for empirical research to assess the real-world impact of these policies on women, especially from indigenous communities. Furthermore, it reflects on the ongoing relevance and challenges of ecofeminism, advocating for a reevaluation of how feminist and indigenous perspectives are integrated into environmental policies to foster more inclusive and transformative governance models. By engaging with these perspectives, this research contributes to advancing discussions on gender, environment, and power, urging for policies that genuinely reflect principles of equity, sustainability, and respect for diverse ways of knowing and being. (Less)
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author
Servin Anguiano, Ana Sofia LU
supervisor
organization
course
SIMZ31 20241
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Latin American Feminist Political Ecology (LAPFE), environmental policy, gender, decolonization, discourse theoretical analysis
language
English
id
9151787
date added to LUP
2024-06-26 12:33:54
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2024-06-26 12:33:54
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  abstract     = {{This research explores Bolivia's environmental policy through the lens of Latin American Feminist Political Ecology (LAFPE) to examine the integration of gender perspectives into environmental governance. Drawing from discourse analysis of official Bolivian government documents and speeches, the study evaluates the alignment between Bolivia's environmental policy and LAFPE principles, particularly focusing on decolonization and challenging patriarchal power structures. Seeking to answer to the main research question guiding this research is: how does Bolivia's environmental policy align with principles articulated in LAFPE? The research highlights Bolivia's unique position as a plurinational state committed to indigenous rights and environmental protection, embodied in the philosophy of "Vivir Bien" ("Living Well"). While Bolivia's policy rhetoric emphasizes the interconnectedness of women and the environment, critical analysis reveals discrepancies in addressing underlying power dynamics and structural inequities. The study underscores the need for a deeper understanding of how policy narratives influence gender dynamics within environmental management and calls for empirical research to assess the real-world impact of these policies on women, especially from indigenous communities. Furthermore, it reflects on the ongoing relevance and challenges of ecofeminism, advocating for a reevaluation of how feminist and indigenous perspectives are integrated into environmental policies to foster more inclusive and transformative governance models. By engaging with these perspectives, this research contributes to advancing discussions on gender, environment, and power, urging for policies that genuinely reflect principles of equity, sustainability, and respect for diverse ways of knowing and being.}},
  author       = {{Servin Anguiano, Ana Sofia}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Navigating Pachamama: Unveiling Gender Dynamics in Bolivia's Climate Policy: A Discourse Theoretical Analysis on Bolivia’s Plurinational Policy to Climate Change from a Latin American Feminist Political Ecology Lens}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}