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T1 Rural Depopulation in Spain from a Gender Perspective: Analysis and Strategies for Sustainability and Territorial Revitalization
A1 Martínez Verez, María Victoria
A1 Gil Ruiz, Paula
A1 Montero Seoane, Antonio
A1 Cruz Souza, Fatima Regina
K1 Education
K1 Sustainable development
K1 Visual arts
K1 Depopulation
K1 Gender
K1 5207.07 Crecimiento de la Población
K1 6307.01 Evolución de las Sociedades
AB This study analyzes gender dynamics in rural communities affected by depopulationin Castilla y León (Spain), focusing on identity, belonging, and territorial transformation.Through a qualitative research design based on Grounded Theory and social andparticipatory mapping, this study examines differences in identity construction betweenmen and women within a context of demographic decline. Data were collected throughsemi-structured interviews with 88 participants from 48 villages selected via purposivesampling. The results indicate that men construct their identities around economic andtraditional roles, whereas women prioritize emotional support networks and family narratives.Additionally, men perceive depopulation as a structural and economic threat, whilewomen interpret it as a disruption of social and community cohesion. This study highlightsthe utility of social mapping as a methodological tool for visualizing and analyzing participants’perceptions of territorial changes and their implications for sustainability. Froma gender perspective, the findings underscore the need to address rural depopulation byconsidering differences in environmental perception and adaptation strategies betweenmen and women. This study concludes that territorial revitalization policies should incorporatea gender-sensitive approach that fosters both economic development and socialsustainability, promoting resilient and cohesive communities within the framework of theSustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
PB MDPI
SN 2071-1050
YR 2025
FD 2025
LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/75824
UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/75824
LA eng
NO Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, n. 7, 3027
NO Producción Científica
DS UVaDOC
RD 20-jun-2025