Katrina, Feminism, and Environmental Justice

Authors

Robert R.M. Verchick, Loyola University College of Law

Abstract

The article examines the disproportionate impact of Hurricane Katrina on marginalized communities, particularly African Americans and women, through the lens of feminist theory and environmental justice. It argues that the disaster's effects were not random but rather the result of systemic inequalities rooted in race, gender, and class. The analysis emphasizes the need to address these disparities in disaster response and recovery policies to ensure justice and equity for all.

Disciplines

Civil Rights and Discrimination | Environmental Law | Evidence | Law

Recommended Citation

Robert R. Verchick, Katrina, Feminism, and Environmental Justice, 13 Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just. 791 (2008).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol13/iss4/6