Girl Power
Sustainability, Empowerment, and Justice

Harnesses new data about gender and sustainability, presents inspiring stories of empowerment, and introduces a framework of building empowerment muscles.

Jin In (Author)

9781009481915, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 7 November 2024

118 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 0.6 cm, 0.183 kg

'Jin In's 'Girl Power: Sustainability, Empowerment, and Justice is a groundbreaking work that brilliantly intertwines gender and sustainability. This book not only reveals startling truths about young women's empowerment but also showcases inspiring stories of resilience and activism. Through a unique framework of 'empowerment muscles,' she provides practical tools for readers to foster empowerment in their own lives. This Element is an essential read for anyone committed to gender equality and sustainable development. A truly valuable and insightful contribution to the 'Elements of Sustainability' series.' Dame Heather J. McGregor, DBE, FRSE, Provost and Vice Principal of Heriot-Watt University Dubai

Power. Gender. Sustainability. This Element harnesses powerful new data about gender and sustainability, presents inspiring stories of empowerment, and introduces a framework for building empowerment muscles. First, from a pioneering global survey, it unveils three shocking truths about young women's empowerment. It also compiles significant data on systemic gender disempowerment intersecting environmental degradation, violence, and exclusion, as well as profound societal impact if girls and women were fully empowered. Second, from climate activist Greta Thunberg to the all girl Afghan robotics team, the #NeverAgain movement against gun violence, and the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement, today's empowered girls are a transformative force for change. Each modeling a distinct skill - an empowerment muscle - seven case studies present empowerment muscles of focus, solidarity, hope, courage, advocacy, endurance, and healing. Third, unlike most works using empowerment nebulously, this Element concretizes empowerment - a set of muscles each reader can build and strengthen through 'workout' training exercises.

Preface: Girls & Power
1. Introduction: The Status of Today's Girls
2. Data: The Gender-Justice-Sustainable Development Nexus
3. Stories: Harnessing Girl Power for Sustainability
4. Action: A Framework for Women's Empowerment
5. Conclusion
6. Epilogue and About the Author
References.

Subject Areas: International environmental law [LBBP]