M Dhanasekar
Biographic Data
| ID | 10254963 |
|---|---|
| NAME | M Dhanasekar |
| GIVEN NAMES | M |
| FAMILY NAME | Dhanasekar |
| SIGNATURE | DHANASEKAR M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Manonmaniam Sundaranar University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 2 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Health and Occupational Hazards Among Women Rag Pickers in Chennai Dump Yards
This study looks at the health and work-related problems faced by women ragpickers in Chennai’s two largest dumping grounds, Kodungaiyur and Pallikaranai. The research used a cross-sectional survey approach. Out of an estimated 525 women, 351 were randomly selected and interviewed with a structured questionnaire. The findings show that more than half of these women suffer from serious health problems linked to their work, mainly breathing trouble…
Intersecting Margins
This article explores the living and working conditions of women ragpickers in Chennai’s biggest dumpyards, Kodungaiyur and Pallikaranai. Based on a survey of 351 women, the study finds that most live in constant economic insecurity, with what they earn each month almost fully spent on daily needs. There is little scope for savings, and many rely on loans to manage everyday expenses. Educational levels are very low, as 71.5% of the women cannot r…
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Intersecting Margins
This article explores the living and working conditions of women ragpickers in Chennai’s biggest dumpyards, Kodungaiyur and Pallikaranai. Based on a survey of 351 women, the study finds that most live in constant economic insecurity, with what they earn each month almost fully spent on daily needs. There is little scope for savings, and many rely on loans to manage everyday expenses. Educational levels are very low, as 71.5% of the women cannot r…
Health and Occupational Hazards Among Women Rag Pickers in Chennai Dump Yards
This study looks at the health and work-related problems faced by women ragpickers in Chennai’s two largest dumping grounds, Kodungaiyur and Pallikaranai. The research used a cross-sectional survey approach. Out of an estimated 525 women, 351 were randomly selected and interviewed with a structured questionnaire. The findings show that more than half of these women suffer from serious health problems linked to their work, mainly breathing trouble…
Geography (2 works) · Socioeconomics (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Demographic economics (1 work) · Economic growth (1 work) · Economics (1 work) · Environmental health (1 work) · Environmental Science (1 work) · Gender Studies (1 work) · Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management (1 work)