Increasing diversity to save biodiversity: Rising to the challenge and supporting Indonesian women in conservation
Penulis/Author
Erin Poor (1); Dr. rer. silv. Muhammad Ali Imron, S.Hut., M.Sc. (2); Rafselina Novalina (3); L. Jen Shaffer (4); Jennifer M. Mullinax (5)
Tanggal/Date
12 2021
Kata Kunci/Keyword
Abstrak/Abstract
Abstract
Indonesia is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world yet suffers from
the highest global deforestation rate. Having more diverse voices in conservation science contributing innovative ideas and solutions could benefit the
country's biodiversity. However, some aspects of conservation work in Indonesia remain male-dominated, particularly fieldwork. Understanding motivations
and challenges for women pursuing a conservation career is critical to diversifying the workforce. We present some of the motivations and challenges of
women conservation scientists attending a field skills and networking workshop in Sumatra, Indonesia, in September 2019. We conducted semistructured
surveys in a preliminary study with female conservation scientists at the beginning of their careers and those with established careers of at least 3 years.
Early-career women predominantly cited a love of nature as their main motivator and cultural-based gender norms as their primary challenge. Established
career women discussed slowly improving gender norms and the importance
of mentors throughout their careers. Without active engagement in career
training and support over the long-term for underrepresented groups in conservation, we could lose out on novel perspectives that could help solve the
world's most daunting ecological problems.
Rumpun Ilmu
Konservasi Sumberdaya Hutan
Bahasa Asli/Original Language
English
Level
Internasional
Status
Dokumen Karya
No
Judul
Tipe Dokumen
Aksi
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csp2_395.pdf
[PAK] Full Dokumen
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Editorial Board Conservation Science and Practice.pdf
[PAK] Halaman Editorial
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cover csp.pdf
[PAK] Halaman Cover
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List of paper The Society for Conservation Biology.pdf
