Women and men are impacted differently by disasters, leading to claims that there exists a "gendered terrain of disasters." South Asia is a region where this confluence of gender and disaster is particularly relevant. Thus, data from South Asia will be presented to demonstrate that women are more vulnerable than men before, during, and after disasters. Ultimately, the biological variable of being female (sex) fails to fully account for gaps in morbidity and mortality; rather socially constructed variables (gender) are responsible for such disparities in South Asia and across space.

The presenter is Dr. Luke Juran, Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and the Virginia Tech Resources Research Center.

This is the part of the Women and Gender in International Development (WGD)discussion series. This program gives students and professionals an opportunity to share their research and discuss issues of Women and Gender in International Development. Students, faculty, staff, and members of the community are encouraged to attend the discussions and bring their ideas and questions. Refreshments will be provided.
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Location:	Newman Library, First Floor Multipurpose Room (Room 101)
Price:	free
Sponsor:	Office of International Research, Education, and Development (OIRED)
Contact:	Dr. Maria Elisa Christie mechristie@vt.edu (540) 231-4297
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