Importance of Plastic in Modern Society: Recycling Is the Best Way of Waste Management

Haradhan Kumar Mohajan — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Plastic is one of the best and useful inventions of human civilization that possesses both positive and negative expressions. It has extremely advanced the human society in various sectors. It is a polymer based on petroleum products that is used in multipurpose activities, such as household, industry, construction, electrical and electronics, automotive, medical, and packaging. The annual global production of plastics has surpassed 460 million tons in 2025, yet only about 10% of waste plastics are recycled. Over production and consumption of plastic and due to their stable and non-biodegradable nature has led to serious environmental problems, such as contamination of air, soil, sediment, groundwater, and oceans; and also it is related to climate change due to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Therefore, worldwide production, consumption, and disposal of plastic are not sustainable. This paper investigates variants of plastic, and its efficient use and recycling patterns in brief.

A Review of Literature on the Work-Life Balance of Female University Faculty from the Perspective of Patriarchal

Kaijiao Zhang — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This paper reviews the challenges faced by female university faculty in balancing professional advancement and maternal responsibilities, framed within the theoretical context of patriarchy. Drawing on feminist, the study traces how patriarchal norms have historically defined women’s roles in both private and public spheres, particularly in the Chinese context. Although China promoted formal gender equality after 1949, the persistence of traditional family structures and implicit gendered expectations continues to constrain women’s career mobility. The analysis highlights the dual burden faced by female academics: while they benefit from relatively stable institutional environments, they remain subject to performance evaluations that overlook the disproportionate domestic labor they perform. Furthermore, the structural barriers in academic promotion, research productivity, and leadership appointments also highlight the disadvantaged position of female teachers. The paper argues that addressing these disparities requires not only legal protections and flexible policies but also gender-sensitive reforms in academic evaluation systems, expanded institutional support, and greater political recognition of women’s contributions. Ultimately, the professional development of female academics is not just a matter of individual equity but one of broader social and political significance.

Studies in Social Science & Humanities

Importance of Plastic in Modern Society: Recycling Is the Best Way of Waste Management

A Review of Literature on the Work-Life Balance of Female University Faculty from the Perspective of Patriarchal