Anthony, Donald2019-11-252020-01-072019-11-252020-01-072000Anthony, D. (2000). Effects of gender relations on water resources management in rural areas: a case study of Serengeti district, Tanzania. Master dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam.http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2844Available in print form, East Africana Collection, Dr. Wilbert Chagula Library, Class mark (THS EAF HD1699.T34A57)The aim of this study was mainly to examine the role of gender relations on environmental resources management in rural Tanzania. Specifically it examines the effects of gender relations on water resource management in rural areas in Serengeti district, Tanzania. Two villages namely Burunga and Mbalimbali were taken as sample villages in Serengeti district. The study found out that the existing gender relations which is perpetuated by patriarchal structure in Serengeti district determine ownership, control and access to environmental resources including water resources. Furthermore, the study revealed that economic activities such as crop production, livestock keeping and charcoal production have been done unsustainable to water resources. Due to changes in these economic activities both over time and space, they have caused deforestation leading into increased surface run-off, reduced infiltration rates and water holding capacity of the soil hence affecting the steady flow of subsurface water. Rainfall regime, river flow and the hydroloicyclei general are subsequently disturbed. It is observed therefore that for sustainable water supply planning in the study area perceptions of both men and women on the importance of water resources should be given equal weight.enWater supplyWater resources managementSerengeti districtRuralThesis