1SOCIOLOGY
Globally, the dependence on natural resource for cooking meals traditionally is growing
in developed countries. Natural resources like charcoal and firewood are common natural
resources that are collected for the purpose of cooking and which are a cause behind climate
change. Hence, this issue is affect social, economic and environmental development of
countries.One of the effective approaches is to promote usage of clean cook stove by involving
women in producing and selling such products. This will also play a role in women
empowerment as they will get the opportunity to utilize their leisure time in productive work and
earn money for daily living (Mortimer & Balmes, 2018).
Charcoal is a common fuel required for cooking and it depletes the ecosystem and natural
resources. The unsustainable energy resource is a reason behind increase in food security and
agricultural issues because of increase in events like floods, landslides and desertification.
According to a report, the argument raised by the paper is that collection of firewood
exposes women to personal attack and minimizes their opportunity to work in other economic
pursuits that give them extra income as well as satisfaction. Hence, with loss of opportunity for
generating income, it is very likely that women may become a part of the vicious cycle of
poverty (Amegah & Jaakkola, 2016). Hence, participation of male is necessary in this area so
that women gets the opportunity engage in other useful activities such as education and income
generation which would ultimately influence well-being of family members too.
Some innovative options, that women have instead of fuel collection is taking part in
education and other constructive and creative opportunities. The savings from clean cook stoves
can also help in starting small business in the long run.

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