Ecotourism, gender and development in Northern Vietnam

Date

2014

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Elsevier

Abstract

Community-based Ecotourism is increasingly recognized as a form of sustainable development designed to promote local livelihood, environmental conservation and culture. However, like all development projects, participation and benefits accrued are complicated by contextual factors and social structures, including gender. Using gender analysis tools commonly employed in Gender and Development research, this study investigates women’s participation in a community-based ecotourism project in northern Vietnam. Applying Longwe’s empowerment framework reveals a more equitable division of labor, increased income, self-confidence and community involvement, and new leadership roles for women. However, inequities of social class, childcare, and violence against women remained outstanding. The study concludes with recommendations for research and practice in community-based ecotourism from a gender perspective.

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ECOTOURISM, GENDER ANALYSIS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT, GENDER, WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT, VIET NAM, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, CAPACITY BUILDING

Citation

Linh Tran, Walter, P. (2014). Ecotourism, gender and development in northern Vietnam. Annals of Tourism Research, 44, 116-130. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2013.09.005

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