The Role of Women in Controlling Environmental Crimes with an Emphasis on Community-Based Social Services
Keywords:
Women, Environmental Crimes, Social Services, Community-Based, Crime ControlAbstract
Environmental crimes constitute one of the most critical contemporary challenges, threatening both ecological integrity and human societies. The role of women, as influential actors within society, is of substantial importance in the prevention, reduction, and control of such crimes. The utilization of community-based social services as an effective framework for controlling environmental crimes can transform women into key agents for environmental protection and the realization of environmental justice. This study examines the role of women in controlling environmental crimes with an emphasis on community-based social services. The research adopts a descriptive–analytical approach, and data collection is based on library research and secondary sources, including scholarly articles, authoritative books, and relevant studies. The findings indicate that women, due to their multiple social roles and their cultural and educational influence, can serve as significant agents in reducing environmental crimes. Their participation in social service activities, such as local education programs, community awareness initiatives, and engagement in non-governmental organizations, significantly strengthens social monitoring of environmental behaviors and reduces environmental harm. Moreover, the development of mechanisms such as empowering women at the local level and providing equal opportunities for participation in environmental decision-making processes enhances the role of women in controlling these crimes. The role of women in controlling environmental crimes through community-oriented social services represents a substantial latent capacity which, through appropriate planning, can be transformed into an effective strategy for addressing environmental challenges. Strengthening women's awareness, supporting their participation in decision-making, and improving the quality and scope of community-based social services can sustainably contribute to the reduction of environmental crimes.
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