JOURNAL ARTICLE

Wildlife monitoring technologies used to intimidate and spy on women, study finds.

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2024. P. 931 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge revealed that wildlife monitoring technologies, such as camera traps and drones, are being misused in northern India to intimidate and spy on local women without their consent. The women, who rely on the forest for gathering resources and escaping domestic issues, feel inhibited and watched, altering their behavior and putting them at risk of wildlife encounters. The report highlights the unintended negative impact of surveillance technologies on the mental health and safety of women in conservation areas, calling for a reevaluation of their use to prevent harm. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2024/12, p931
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:181446363
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