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Sexual Harassment and Assault in Transit Environments: A Review of the English-language Literature.

Authors :
Ding, Hao
Loukaitou-Sideris, Anastasia
Agrawal, Asha Weinstein
Source :
Journal of Planning Literature. Aug2020, Vol. 35 Issue 3, p267-280. 14p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The #MeToo movement has brought much attention to crimes of sexual harassment in the workplace, but less attention has been given to such crimes taking place in transit environments. Reviewing international literature on sexual harassment, assault, and rape in transit environments, this article explores questions that relate to the nature, frequency, and impact of these crimes, and the strategies and interventions adopted by and recommended to public agencies to improve actual and perceived safety for riders. Highlighting an issue that primarily affects women, the article helps advocate for a better inclusion of women's needs in planning for safety and mobility. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08854122
Volume :
35
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Planning Literature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
144454413
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0885412220911129