Empowering Indigenous Women Through Community-Based Tourism

Title

Empowering Indigenous Women Through Community-Based Tourism

Creator

Mohanan, Smitha Amarail; John, Suja

Description

Community-based tourism (CBT) is an emerging tool for community development, fostering social and economic growth through the active participation of Indigenous communities. This study employs a conceptual approach to examine the current application of CBT and sustainable tourism development (STD), focusing on their potential to address challenges faced by Indigenous women. Drawing on previous research, it highlights womens empowerment and community development advancements while exploring future trends. Mental health in Indigenous communities remains a significant concern, with societal changes, environmental threats, and resource exploitation exacerbating issues such as collective suicide, alcoholism, and violence. Political and socioeconomic factors further contribute to high incidences of mental distress. This chapter explores how CBT and STD can tackle these challenges, empowering Indigenous women and fostering community development and environmental conservation. A comprehensive blueprint for sustainable communities is proposed, addressing environmental, economic, and social factors through collaboration among various stakeholders. This model, grounded in existing literature, aims to guide future research and practical applications. The study is relevant for government agencies, local businesses, residents, tourists, academics, and scholars, offering insights into the empowering potential of CBT and STD for Indigenous women and their communities. 2025 Andrea Edurne Jimenez Ruiz, Volha Rudkouskaya, and Shivam Bhartiya.

Source

Greener Future: Building Sustainable Tourism Communities;pp.125-138

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.

Subject

community development; economic empowerment; empowerment; environment conservation; Indigenous women; socioeconomic empowerment

Coverage

Mohanan S.A., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; John S., School of Business Studies and Social Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISBN: 978-183608988-9; 978-183608989-6;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83608-988-920251009

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