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Environmental Degradation and its Gendered Impact on Coastal Livelihoods Options among Btsisi' Households of Peninsular Malaysia

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Barbara S. Nowak examines gender relations among Btsisi', an indigenous, coastal community which traditionally engaged in maritime-related activities. She explores the diversity in livelihood activities that formed the basis of a community-based resource management adaptation that openly invited and supported women's full participation in fisheries activities. Environmental damage and the over-exploitation of resources have limited the livelihood options and left them with little ability to absorb shocks.

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Acknowledgements

I thank Peter Laird who commented on an earlier draft of this paper. He provided support and great insight. I also acknowledge Jabatan Hal Ehwal Orang Asli (Department of Aboriginal Affairs) for allowing me to do research among Btsisi'. I especially thank Btsisi' for their kindness to me and for their support.

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Nowak, B. Environmental Degradation and its Gendered Impact on Coastal Livelihoods Options among Btsisi' Households of Peninsular Malaysia. Development 51, 186–192 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1057/dev.2008.3

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