Gender-Responsive Sanitation Solutions in Urban India, 2015.
Authors: Miriam Hartmann, Suneeta Krishnan, Brent Rowe, Anushah Hossain, and Myles Elledge. RTI International.
In this research brief, we provide an overview of recent literature on women and sanitation in urban India. In particular, we consider possible improvements to the design and location of toilet facilities based on articulated needs and current solutions. We also highlight the need for further research evaluating the potential benefits of female-targeted interventions for women and their communities.
The issues we consider are context specific, because women’s preferences vary across caste, religion, and region. Furthermore, the improvements we discuss respond primarily to existing gender norms. Broader efforts are needed to transform gender norms and meet the dual goals of higher sanitation adoption and better outcomes for women.
