This research delves into the coverage of climate change in The Guardian, The Nation, Daily Sun, and Daily Trust Nigerian newspapers, shedding light on the gendered aspects of this critical issue. Climate change, much like other crises linked to socioeconomic exploitation, exhibits gender disparities in its impacts. Owing to socio-cultural and economic disparities, the climate crisis disproportionately affects women and marginalised groups, endangering their livelihoods, health, and safety. Through a qualitative analysis of 160 climate change articles, this study unveils several concerning patterns: the limited representation of women, the portrayal of women primarily as vulnerable victims, and the utilisation of visuals that accentuate their suffering and vulnerability. Furthermore, in articles addressing the consequences of climate change, the specific impact on women often gets overlooked, as these effects are often discussed in more generalised terms. This research advocates from an ecofeminist standpoint, asserting that the exclusion of women's experiences in climate change discourse perpetuates the misconception that the climate crisis affects everyone uniformly and equally. This oversight magnifies gender disparities, diminishes the socioeconomic contributions of women, and hinders effective action, occasionally leading to inaction in confronting this global threat.
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