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Contribution of solar energy to the emancipation of women
In Tanzania, especially in rural areas, the main source of fuel is firewood. Fetching firewood is mainly carried out by women and girls. They usually fetch the firewood far from home, which is a tedious task.
The use of solar energy for domestic purposes contributes to women’s emancipation.
Women emancipation is a process that frees women from social, political, economic and technological limitations. The use of solar energy contributes to women’s emancipation in the following ways:
(i) it reduces the time spent on fetching firewood. This means that women would have more time to take part in other activities; in addition young girls will get time for study.
(ii) It reduces health risks associated with the use of fuel-wood. Fuel- wood emits smoke during cooking. which may cause problems in their respiratory system.
(iii) It reduces the risk of being attacked by wild animals while collecting firewood in forests.
(iv) It reduces the financial burden of the ever-increasing oil prices. For example, women and girls can save money intended for kerosene to buy other essential household items.
(v) It reduces the risk of violence against women such as sexual harassment associated with walking over long distances to collect firewood.