Discussion Post: Gender & Disaster
• Define the feminization of poverty, as referenced in Women and Disasters. How does this intersect with age as a vulnerability factor for women? How might this look different globally vs. domestically?
• Based on the personal narratives presented from Hurricane Katrina, how does physical disability impact women during disasters? How do feminist frameworks help us to better understand visible vs. invisible disabilities? What considerations should be made in planning and recovery?
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.