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Gender dimensions in household energy

Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2003
AuthorsMahat, I,
Journal TitleBoiling Point
Pagination27-29
ISBN Number0263-3167
Key Wordsbiomass; community development; community involvement; energy; consumption; energy sources; fuels; fuelwood; gender relations; household consumption; innovation adoption; men; rural areas; rural communities; social participation; women; man
AbstractThis paper discusses how men and women in rural communities in Nepal are involved in the management and utilization of energy and biomass resources for various household activities. Also discussed are the benefits men and women get from adopting alternative energy technologies.