From experimentation to socioecological agency.: a gender analysis of the urban cycling conformation.
The current socio-environmental challenges require responding to various objectives at the same time, two problems stand out: climate change and gender inequality. Both relate to the way we inhabit cities. In this context, urban cycling is studied following two objectives: identify which elements i...
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Instituto de Investigación de Vivienda y Hábitat
2021
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| Acceso en línea: | https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/ReViyCi/article/view/34693 |
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| Sumario: | The current socio-environmental challenges require responding to various objectives at the same time, two problems stand out: climate change and gender inequality. Both relate to the way we inhabit cities. In this context, urban cycling is studied following two objectives: identify which elements influence the gap between women and men in this practice and explore if this type of mobility favors changes in the gender order. A qualitative study was carried out fed by 20 in-depth interviews with cyclists from Mexico City. The conformation process of the cycling practice was reconstructed, obtaining a broad panorama to observe the relationship between gender and mobility over time. Three findings stand out: a) the safe journeys experience and participation in cycling groups establish differences between women and men; b) urban cycling favors the flexibility of gender norms; 3) is a practice that can lead to the emergence of a socio-ecological agency interested in habitability, security, community and care, contents that challenge the gender order. In conclusion, the relevance of promoting this mobility alternative is pointed out, indicating some keys to promote it in an inclusive manner. |
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