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Exploring Gender Perceptions Among Textile Workers in Bangladesh – A Case Study on a WaterAid WASH Initiative

Burgess, Nora LU (2023) MIDM19 20231
Department of Human Geography
LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management
Abstract
This study focuses on addressing the development challenge of inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities in the ready-made garments (RMG) industry factories in Bangladesh. The importance of studying this challenge lies in its direct impact on workers' health, well-being, productivity, and overall socio-economic development. Bangladesh's prominence in the global textile industry and the RMG sector's significant contribution to the country's economy make it an ideal focus area. Challenges in the RMG sector related to WASH facilities and knowledge have adverse effects on workers, especially women, and their productivity. The study highlights pressing global WASH challenges, including water scarcity, inadequate sanitation... (More)
This study focuses on addressing the development challenge of inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities in the ready-made garments (RMG) industry factories in Bangladesh. The importance of studying this challenge lies in its direct impact on workers' health, well-being, productivity, and overall socio-economic development. Bangladesh's prominence in the global textile industry and the RMG sector's significant contribution to the country's economy make it an ideal focus area. Challenges in the RMG sector related to WASH facilities and knowledge have adverse effects on workers, especially women, and their productivity. The study highlights pressing global WASH challenges, including water scarcity, inadequate sanitation facilities, and poor hygiene practices, which have far-reaching implications for public health, social development, and economic growth. By implementing the WaterAid Bangladesh (WAB) WASH initiative, observable infrastructure improvements are expected in the selected factories, positively impacting workers' health and overall well-being. The project's approach also extends to local communities and schools, contributing to community development and empowering women who face additional challenges related to WASH in their households and educational institutions. Addressing these multifaceted challenges is essential for sustainable development and improving the health and well-being of populations. (Less)
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author
Burgess, Nora LU
supervisor
organization
course
MIDM19 20231
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), Menstrual Health Management, Ready-made Garment (RMG) Industry, Textile Workers, Bangladesh, Gender, WaterAid
language
English
id
9134775
date added to LUP
2023-09-12 08:55:19
date last changed
2023-09-12 08:55:19
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  abstract     = {{This study focuses on addressing the development challenge of inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities in the ready-made garments (RMG) industry factories in Bangladesh. The importance of studying this challenge lies in its direct impact on workers' health, well-being, productivity, and overall socio-economic development. Bangladesh's prominence in the global textile industry and the RMG sector's significant contribution to the country's economy make it an ideal focus area. Challenges in the RMG sector related to WASH facilities and knowledge have adverse effects on workers, especially women, and their productivity. The study highlights pressing global WASH challenges, including water scarcity, inadequate sanitation facilities, and poor hygiene practices, which have far-reaching implications for public health, social development, and economic growth. By implementing the WaterAid Bangladesh (WAB) WASH initiative, observable infrastructure improvements are expected in the selected factories, positively impacting workers' health and overall well-being. The project's approach also extends to local communities and schools, contributing to community development and empowering women who face additional challenges related to WASH in their households and educational institutions. Addressing these multifaceted challenges is essential for sustainable development and improving the health and well-being of populations.}},
  author       = {{Burgess, Nora}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Exploring Gender Perceptions Among Textile Workers in Bangladesh – A Case Study on a WaterAid WASH Initiative}},
  year         = {{2023}},
}