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The management and recycling of solid waste and
sewage is a growing problem in most urban areas
because of concerns related to both public health
and environmental damage.
The effectiveness of waste disposal initiatives can
be improved through the incorporation of an
understanding of gender differences and
inequalities. Waste disposal projects can also
provide support to women (especially if they are
responsible for waste disposal) and ease their
overall work burden through improved family
health. Waste disposal initiatives can also contribute
to gender equality through offering opportunities for
womens increased employment.
Gender differences and inequalities can affect
various aspects of waste disposal:
§ Household responsibilities relating to waste
and waste disposal. Given womens primary
responsibility for cleaning, food preparation,
family health, laundry, and domestic
maintenance, women and men may view
domestic waste and its disposal differently.
They may have different definitions of what is
waste or garbage. They may also manage waste
differently and put different priorities on its
disposal.
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