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The Influence Of Marginalization On Cultural Attitudes And Trash Disposal Practices In Esfuerzo De Paraíso Of The Dominican Republic: A Qualitative Interview Study, Madison Sasman, Carrie B. Dolan, Daniel Villegas, Estelle Eyob, Catherine Barrett

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The inadequate management of municipal solid waste (MSW) in fast-developing nations is a major public health problem. Trash collection is often inconsistent, leaving residents to use unsafe disposal methods such as incineration or unregulated dumping. The issue is especially pronounced in marginalized communities, where public service provision is scarce. Past research has identified factors that perpetuate harmful disposal practices. The current study expanded on previous work by exploring how individuals’ perceptions of political, spatial, and economic marginalization affected their agency with regards to waste management. Researchers focused on a marginalized community in the Dominican Republic known as Esfuerzo de Paraíso. …