Women at the Forefront: Gendered Leadership in Household Waste Segregation and Sustainable Community Practices

Asst. Prof. Sampada Mavalankar

Women at the Forefront: Gendered Leadership in Household Waste Segregation and Sustainable Community Practices

Authors: Asst. Prof. Sampada Mavalankar

Unique Paper ID: 178331
Volume: 11
Issue: 12
PageNo: 4600-4602

Keywords: Women in waste management Waste segregation Urban Maharashtra Mumbai Thane Grassroots sustainability Gender and environment Swachh Bharat Mission Self-help groups (SHGs)

Abstract:
This study explores the vital yet underrecognized role of women in household waste segregation and grassroots waste management initiatives in urban Maharashtra, focusing specifically on Mumbai and Thane. Drawing from secondary data including government reports, case studies, and academic literature it examines the intersection of gender, environmental stewardship, and sustainability. Women across Mumbai and Thane lead efforts by organizing waste systems, educating communities, and advocating for improved practices. Their involvement significantly enhances segregation at source, recycling rates, and urban cleanliness. Despite these contributions, women face systemic challenges such as restrictive societal norms, limited resources, and exclusion from decision-making in environmental governance.

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ISSN: 2349-6002
Volume: 11
Issue: 12
PageNo: 4600-4602

Women at the Forefront: Gendered Leadership in Household Waste Segregation and Sustainable Community Practices

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