In Indonesia, Budi elaborates, women and in ASGM are usually less educated, and not aware of mercury’s toxic effects (although this is an issue across both genders). At the same time, women are perceived as weaker and less efficient (since they are taking care of household chores and their children, alongside their work) and are therefore paid less. Considering that they often take their children to work with them, it is all the more important that the use of mercury is reduced and eliminated.
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