Abstract

Dam-associated violence has shaped villagers' lives since the launch of Thailand's Pak Mun Dam project 35 years ago. This slow violence—manifesting through ecological degradation, livelihood loss, and cultural disruption—has prompted equally enduring forms of resistance. Affected communities have challenged state power through subtle and overt resistance, sustained over decades. This article uses a Feminist Political Ecology (FPE) approach to explore how the gendered experiences of slow violence give rise to equally gendered forms of slow resistance. We examine how women protestors assert their leadership and legitimacy within the anti-dam movement. In a context of enduring gender inequalities in society, women must navigate complex social expectations and power dynamics to participate meaningfully in collective advocacy.

Keywords: Pak Mun dam, Thailand, slow violence, anti-dam struggles, slow resistance, gender, feminist political ecology

How to Cite:

Manorom, K. & Dao, N., (2026) “From slow violence to slow resistance: Gendered negotiations of power in the Pak Mun anti-dam struggle, Thailand”, Journal of Political Ecology 33(1): 8636. doi: https://doi.org/10.2458/jpe.8636