Water, Health, and Women’s Rights in South Africa
Sustainable and Equitable Development
Water, Health, and Women’s Rights in South Africa
Sustainable and Equitable Development
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Exploring the critical intersection of water access and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for South African women, this book highlights how limited water access disproportionately affects women, and it posits solutions.
Access to clean and reliable water remains a pressing challenge in South Africa, and this book examines the profound impact this issue has on health, socio-economic participation, and gender equality. By analyzing the challenges in water infrastructure and SRHR services-particularly in rural and peri-urban areas-the book identifies policy gaps and the urgent need for integrated solutions.
This book addresses the different dimensions of the water-health-development nexus, starting with the foundational legal and policy context and followed by the health implications of inadequate water access, explicitly focusing on SRHR challenges faced by women, including maternal health and vulnerability to waterborne diseases. Subsequent chapters delve into the economic ramifications of water scarcity for women, including how time spent on water collection limits economic participation, exacerbating poverty and inequality.
In the final chapters, the book provides policy recommendations, advocating for gender-sensitive approaches in water management and SRHR services. This includes recommendations for implementing community-based water management models, expanding public health initiatives, and improving infrastructure in informal settlements to meet the needs of women and promote sustainable development.
Through case studies and policy assessments, it provides actionable recommendations that empower women, promote sustainable development, and advance South Africa's commitment to equitable resource access and gender justice.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: An Overview of the Nexus of Water, Health, and Development for South African Women
Chapter 2: The Politics of Water: Race, Class, and Survival of Women in South Africa
Chapter 3: South African Policies on Water Access: Historical and Contemporary
Chapter 4: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in South Africa
Chapter 5: The Development Nexus in South Africa: Dimensions, Frameworks, and Implications
Chapter 6: Water Accessibility and Sexual Reproductive and Health Rights in South Africa: 2020 -2024
Chapter 7: Government Policies and Strategic Initiatives in South Africa
Chapter 8: Innovative Solutions and Best Practices on Water, Health, and Women's Rights
Chapter 9: Conclusion
Chapter 10: Towards Sustainable Water Health and Women's Rights in South Africa
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Product details
| Published | 04 Mar 2027 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 224 |
| ISBN | 9798216387992 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 7 figures, 2 tables |
| Series | Africa: Past, Present & Prospects |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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