Aging is deeply influenced by environmental factors, from access to clean air and water to the impacts of climate change on healthcare and housing. In this talk, we explore how feminist perspectives connect environmental justice with aging and caregiving, emphasizing the importance of sustainable environments for women’s health and well-being.
Feminists have long engaged in discussions about environmental change, advocating for policies that protect vulnerable communities—especially older women, caregivers, and those navigating aging in marginalized spaces. We will examine how climate shifts, pollution, and urbanization challenge the aging process across different communities and the ways in which feminist activism continues to push for solutions that ensure healthy, equitable aging experiences for all.
By addressing the intersections of gender, environment, and aging, this conversation highlights how a feminist lens can reshape how we think about aging in a rapidly changing world.