Disproportionate impact of climate change: Housing crisis and displacement among the transgender community in India

Title

Disproportionate impact of climate change: Housing crisis and displacement among the transgender community in India

Creator

Chacko D.M.; Chakraborty R.

Description

India is a nation that is threatened by climate change. Climate change and the housing crisis are inextricably linked, they are associated with exacerbated mental and physical health conditions. It often affects individuals differently based on various factors shaped by social norms. So, marginalized sections like transgender persons are disproportionately affected. Individuals with inadequate housing are significantly affected by natural disasters. However, most transgender individuals cannot rent due to a lack of documents and unemployment. Thus, housing is an essential social determinant of physical and mental health. The book chapter discusses the various intersecting identities and the geographical and ecological contexts. The current revised climate laws in India have emphasized incorporating gender but there is a need to focus on gender beyond the binary to formulate more sensitive and equitable methods to address climate change. It also discusses the psycho-social impact on the community and the unique challenges they face as extreme weather events increase. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved.

Source

The Climate Change Crisis and Its Impact on Mental Health, pp. 198-212.

Date

2024-01-01

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Chacko D.M., Christ University, India; Chakraborty R., Christ University, India

Rights

Restricted Access

Relation

ISBN: 979-836933273-3; 979-836933272-6

Format

Online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3272-6.ch015

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