Wangari maathai was the first African women to receive the Nobel peace prize.This lesson is
the abridged version of her speech while accepting the prestigious prize.In her speech,she emphasises the crucial role of nature in social life as well as in the protection of our planet.
Wangari Maathai was the first African
woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
This lesson is the abridged version of her
speech while accepting the prestigious prize
In her speech, she emphasises the crucial
role of Nature in social life as well as in
the protection of our planet.
, Read and respond introduction of commercial farming, which
1. What was the impact when the household replaced the growing ofhousehold food crops.
4. How does environmental disruption and
food crops were replaced by commercial
farming? ans.glad goðniodlgoom wmyalg mismanagement affect life?
Commercial farming caused damage to the When the environment is destroyed, plundered
environment, resources became scarce and or mismanaged, we undermine the quality of
people couldn't meet their basic needs. As the our life and that of future generations.
price was controlled by international trade a 5. How does the tree become a sy mbol for
peace and conflict resolution?
reasonable and just income could not be guar
enteed.
2. What, according to Wangari Maathai, is The Green Belt Movement's tree planting
the primary role of the women of Africa? activities were originally designed to eradi
cate poverty and rejuvenate ecological bal
Throughout Africa, women 'are the primary ance. However, the people in Kenya learned
that their dreams would not materialise with
caretakers, holding significant responsibility out democratic space. Thus, the tree became a
for tilling the land and feeding their families.
3. Why did the African women fail to meet symbol for the democratic struggle in Kenya.
their basic needs? aLnolenrð mõ(oleuô (ON The elders of the Kikuyu would carry a staff
from the thigi tree as a symbol of reconcilia
tion in disputes.
The African women failed to meet their 6. What is the merit of having a feeling that
basic needs because of the degradation of their we belong to a larger family?
immediate environment as well as the
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller saigeethasaigeetha0. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
