Abstract
This paper reports on the harassment women in a UK city face as they go about their everyday lives. It is argued that such experiences are not only traumatic, but have a long term effect on women’s sense of worth and on their mobility patterns. Looking at the transport system as a whole as required by new mobility paradigms and whole journey experiences, this may be seen as a perpetuating, deep-rooted system failure leading to inequality and reductions in inclusivity. After having summarised the results, the participants’ suggestions are put forward as solutions to address this issue.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the International Conference on Ergonomics & Human Factors 2015 |
Editors | Sarah Sharples, Steven Shorrock, Patrick Waterson |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
Pages | 495-502 |
Edition | 1 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781138028036 |
Publication status | Published - 8 Apr 2015 |
Event | International Conference on Ergonomics & Human Factors 2015 - Daventry, United Kingdom Duration: 13 Apr 2015 → 16 Apr 2015 |
Publication series
Name | Contemporary Ergonomics |
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Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Conference
Conference | International Conference on Ergonomics & Human Factors 2015 |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Daventry |
Period | 13/04/15 → 16/04/15 |
Keywords
- street harassment
- women
- mobility
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Andree Woodcock
- Research Centre for Arts, Memory and Communities - Professor - Education, Ergonomics & Design
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