Women In Eco-Tourism (Reflection Of Sustainable Livelihood In Odisha)

The book "Women in Ecotourism: Reflection of Sustainable Livelihood in Odisha" brings gender issues to the forefront, discussing ecotourism initiatives from the perspective of local populations in Odisha considering whether or not women have any control over ecotourism development or are sharing equitably in the benefits which ecotourism may bring. Firstly, in countries where socially prescribed roles mean that women and girls generally have greater interaction with the natural environment than men, women's cooperation is needed if that natural resource base, the resource upon which the ecotourism trade is dependent, is to be sustained. While some men also have a close connection with the environment through agricultural work, the raising of livestock and more sporadic activities such as hunting, many men now engage in paid employment and do not rely so heavily on the natural environment as do women. Where women's roles place them in close connection with the physical environment they develop specialist knowledge because of this work, as well as an interest in protecting that environment.

Dr. Aliva Mohanty, Associate Professor is presently working as Head of the Department in PG Department of Gender Studies Rama Devi Women's University, Bhubaneswar. She is teaching and guiding P.G. M.Phil and Ph.D students of University in gender related issues. Her keen interest and dedication in developing interdisciplinary research reflects her expertise on gender issues. She has contributed many papers in National and International journals and presented papers in many conferences. She is actively associated for the cause of women development and their empowerment. She has also authored and edited a number of books of national repute like "Development of Rural Women," "Women Empowerment, Microfinance and Development", "Socio-Political harmony and Displaced women of Odisha", "Women Refugees of Odisha: Risk and Challenges" etc. She is also the life members of Indian Association of Women's Studies and Indian Association of Study of Population, Mumbai.