Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mohanan, Smitha Amarail; John, Suja Title A name given to the resource Empowering Indigenous Women Through Community-Based Tourism Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Greener Future: Building Sustainable Tourism Communities;pp.125-138 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83608-988-920251009" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83608-988-920251009</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105009193097?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105009193097?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 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 Description An account of the resource 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. Subject The topic of the resource community development; economic empowerment; empowerment; environment conservation; Indigenous women; socioeconomic empowerment Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. Relation A related resource ISBN: 978-183608988-9; 978-183608989-6; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online