One of the important aspects of commons is the different ways in which groups of people interact with resources and with each other. The gendered differences in such relationships need a special focus, because, even taking into account variation in social context, gender is a fundamental and pervasive element. These differences may be perceived in terms of the extent of claims, entitlements and the power to influence decisions. These also influence the nature and criticality of dependence on commons. Gendered dynamics also mediate a society’s ‘understanding’ of commons and processes of commoning.
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Differential Access, Dependence and Impacts
The degree of dependence on commons, access to commons and power to influence decisions often varies based on gender. These differences clearly impact the way commons are valued. Discussions regarding the hows and whys of such variations may be taken up here.
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Gender-Specific Knowledge Systems
It has been argued that gendered roles embedded in the nature of work shape the kind of knowledge and practice that people acquire and develop. This is particularly so in the context of common pool resource systems where gendered differences in perceptions and understandings are the outcome of varied lived experiences and interactions. These differences thus shape outcomes on people's lives and the resource itself.
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