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Accepted Paper:
Paper short abstract:
Crises intensify vulnerabilities, especially for incarcerated women in Nigeria, whose health and food security needs are overlooked. Using the ethics of care, this study examines systemic neglect through qualitative methods, highlighting gaps in healthcare, nutrition, and policies.
Paper long abstract:
Crises often expose and intensify the vulnerabilities of marginalized groups, particularly incarcerated women in Nigeria, whose unique challenges remain largely overlooked. This study investigates the gendered health and food security dimensions in Nigerian prisons, applying the ethics of care framework to reveal systemic neglect and inform crisis management policies. While research has extensively explored displaced populations, the lived experiences of incarcerated women during crises, such as pandemics or socio-political unrest, have received minimal attention. This study addresses this gap by examining the systemic inequities impacting their well-being. It uses qualitative methods that include critical literature reviews, interviews with former inmates, prison officials, and NGOs, alongside policy and report analyses. Preliminary findings highlight critical issues, including inadequate access to reproductive and general healthcare, insufficient nutritional provisions, and exacerbated psychological stress. These challenges are compounded by entrenched patriarchal norms and policy inadequacies, further marginalizing incarcerated women. The study advocates for comprehensive reforms to integrate care ethics into prison policies, emphasizing gender-sensitive health and nutrition programs. It underscores the need for collaboration between government agencies, NGOs, and international organizations to create sustainable interventions. This research emphasizes the valuable experiences of incarcerated women, enriching the discourse on the politics of care by addressing the impacts of gendered crises. It provides constructive insights to foster equity and justice within Nigeria's prison systems. By prioritizing the voices of marginalized individuals, it advocates for more effective policy and humanitarian responses, particularly in the Global South.
Keywords: Care ethics, Crisis, Food security, Gendered health, Nigerian Prisons.
The politics of care: gendered impacts on health and food security in times of crisis in the Global South
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