Over this past semester, I have been researching public attitudes on climate change and what factors influence these attitudes. One factor that my group and I researched was gender. Based on literature that we reviewed and even a study we did within our community (University of Connecticut) we have become aware that overall, women are more likely than men to be more eco-conscious and have more environmentally friendly values.
I found this fact interesting because in opposition to this, males tended to be more environmentally knowledgeable therefore I would assume they would then be more inclined to act on their knowledge, but there is a disconnect.
When you break it down, it seems that women are more likely to be concerned for issues that effect themselves and their family. They are also usually the primary household provider of food and supplies and therefore make the decisions on buy eco-friendly goods. Women are also seen to perceive risk as more detrimental, all with their family in mind.
While all of this is understandable, I know many males in my family as well as around me that are environmentally aware, but either they are too lazy or too busy to do something about it. But aren't women busy too?
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