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Gender, Wood Energy and Use in Hurungwe District, Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe and Its Determinants

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  • John Bowora

    (Sustainable Development Department, Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe)

  • Produce Mukwenyi

    (Sustainable Development Department, Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe)

  • Brain Kusotera

    (Statistics and Maths Department, Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe)

  • Jephias Mapuva

    (School of Public Management, Governance and Public Policy (SPMGPP), University of Johannesburg, South Africa; TMMRI, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe)

Abstract

The paper argues that there is an intricate relationship existing between gender, wood energy and use. Man, and women are affected differently when it comes to wood energy collection and use. The paper assesses the physical, mental and health status exerted on women, men and children by lack of adequate and energy services. The study used a case study of two villages in Kazangarare area, Hurungwe District which falls under Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland West Province. This study revealed complex gender dimensions of wood energy collection and use in rural communities. The researchers observed that the lack of adequate, clean and safe sources/forms of energy affects women more than it affects men. Women, who have a larger population in rural areas, are traditionally expected to make available firewood for domestic use. Women face immense challenges of collecting and using firewood. They suffer from physical, mental and health problems because of over-reliance on firewood.

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  • John Bowora & Produce Mukwenyi & Brain Kusotera & Jephias Mapuva, 2026. "Gender, Wood Energy and Use in Hurungwe District, Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe and Its Determinants," Studies in Social Science & Humanities, Paradigm Academic Press, vol. 5(1), pages 1-10, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bdz:ssosch:v:5:y:2026:i:1:p:1-10
    DOI: 10.63593/SSSH.2709-7862.2026.01.001
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