Taking Into Account Gender Differences Could Speed Recovery from Natural Disasters
(WorldNews Health)

When a natural disaster strikes, women are quicker to take cover or evacuate but often have trouble convincing the men in their lives to do so, according to new research led by the University of Colorado at Boulder. The study, which focused on how gender influences natural disaster response, also found that traditional gender roles tend to resurface in the aftermath of disasters, with women relegated to the important but isolating role of homemaker while men focus on finances and lead community efforts. “We found that there are many barriers that disadvantage women in the event of a disaster, leaving them behind when it comes to decision-making and...