Environmental Degradation and its Gendered Impact on Coastal Livelihoods Options among Btsisi' Households of Peninsular Malaysia.

Barbara S. Nowak examines gender relations among Btsisi', an indigenous, coastal community which traditionally engaged in maritime-related activities. She explores the diversity in livelihood activities that formed the basis of a community-based resource management adaptation that openly invited and supported women's full participation in fisheries activities. Environmental damage and the over-exploitation of resources have limited the livelihood options and left them with little ability to absorb shocks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]