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@article{178331,
        author = {Asst. Prof. Sampada Mavalankar},
        title = {Women at the Forefront: Gendered Leadership in Household Waste Segregation and Sustainable Community Practices},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {4600-4602},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=178331},
        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.},
        keywords = {Women in waste management, Waste segregation, Urban Maharashtra, Mumbai, Thane, Grassroots sustainability, Gender and environment, Swachh Bharat Mission, Self-help groups (SHGs)},
        month = {May},
        }