Climate Change and Gendered Livelihoods in Bangladesh

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The narrative delves into the impact of Cyclone Aila in 2009, highlighting how climate change affected the rural livelihoods and gender dynamics of two distinct communities—Munda, an indigenous group, and Shora, a Muslim community—living near the Sundarbans Forest in Bangladesh. Through this exploration, the book sheds light on the intersection of environmental disaster and social structures, revealing the vulnerabilities and resilience of these ethnically diverse groups in the face of climate challenges.