Exploring Women’s Experiences of Gender-Based Violence and Other Threats to Safety on Public Transport in Bangladesh
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Article Title | Exploring Women’s Experiences of Gender-Based Violence and Other Threats to Safety on Public Transport in Bangladesh |
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ERA Journal ID | 200030 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | King, Julie (Author), King, Mark (Author), Edwards, Nicole (Author), Carroll, Julie-Anne (Author), Watling, Hanna (Author), Anam, Mujibul (Author), Bull, Melissa (Author) and Oviedo-Trespalacios, Oscar (Author) |
Journal Title | International Journal For Crime, Justice and Social Democracy |
Journal Citation | 10 (4), pp. 158-173 |
Number of Pages | 16 |
Year | 2021 |
Publisher | Queensland University of Technology |
Place of Publication | Australia |
ISSN | 2201-2966 |
2201-3784 | |
2202-7998 | |
2202-8005 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.5204/ijcjsd.2086 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.crimejusticejournal.com/article/view/2086 |
Abstract | Equal access to safe transport is increasingly conceptualised as a fundamental right for women, with demonstrated effects on health outcomes, social and economic mobility and societal participation. This study analysed qualitative and quantitative data to examine travel patterns and experiences among 200 women (aged between 18-64 years) using paid transport for work or educational purposes in Bangladesh. The results showed that the women faced multiple threats to their safety, including gender-based violence, harassment and crime, and traffic and non-traffic injuries, and that the use of paid transport was associated with high levels of anxiety and fear. Despite these circumstances, the women were captive travellers, forced to make transport choices based on price, availability and ease of travel rather than safety. Unable to choose safe transport, the women attempted to mitigate risks by changing their travel patterns and behaviour and by restricting their travel frequency. These findings are discussed within the context of women's rights and mobility justice. |
Keywords | Mobility justice; women’s rights; public transport; gender-based violence; traffic injury; crime |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 440509. Women's studies (incl. girls' studies) |
440209. Gender and crime | |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | Queensland University of Technology |
Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q798y/exploring-women-s-experiences-of-gender-based-violence-and-other-threats-to-safety-on-public-transport-in-bangladesh
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