A review on the influence of barriers on gender equality to access the city: A synthesis approach of Mexico City and its Metropolitan Area

Mejía-Dorantes, Lucía; Villagrán, Paula Soto

doi:10.1016/j.cities.2019.102439

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“…Apart from the spatial dimension, individual characteristics shape citizens' decisions regarding access to places. These decisions are determined by different lifestyles [3] and socioeconomic and gender issues [4].…”

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Mobility Trends before and after the Pandemic Outbreak: Analyzing the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona through the Lens of Equality and Sustainability

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The spatial arrangement of a metropolis is of utmost importance to carry out daily activities, which are constrained by space and time. Accessibility is not only shaped by the spatial and temporal dimension, but it is also defined by individual characteristics, such as gender, impairments, or socioeconomic characteristics of the citizens living or commuting in this area. This study analyzes mobility trends and patterns in the metropolitan area of Barcelona before and after the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, with special emphasis on gender and equality. The study draws on multiple sources of information; however, two main datasets are analyzed: two traditional travel surveys from the transport metropolitan area of Barcelona and two coming from smartphone data. The results show that gender plays a relevant role when analyzing mobility patterns, as already highlighted in other studies, but, after the pandemic outbreak, some population groups were more likely to change their mobility patterns, for example, highly educated population groups and those with higher income. This study also highlights that e-activities may shape new mobility patterns and living conditions for some population segments, but some activities cannot be replaced by IT technologies. For all these reasons, city and transport planning should foster sustainable development policies, which will provide the maximum benefit for society.

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“…These differences are relevant in different societies [4][5][6][7][8][9]19]. As shown by Eurostat [20], in Europe, the differences per gender regarding the participation in household and family care are notably relevant; therefore, the daily patterns differ.…”

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“…Men and women display different patterns in mobility such as average travel time, preferences on the mode of transportation, and commuting travel distance [ 18 , 19 , 21 , 22 , 33 – 36 ]. Here, we analyse whether mobility diversity is a suitable candidate to grasp differences in mobility in a gender-centred manner.…”

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Differences in the spatial landscape of urban mobility: Gender and socioeconomic perspectives

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Many of our routines and activities are linked to our ability to move; be it commuting to work, shopping for groceries, or meeting friends. Yet, factors that limit the individuals’ ability to fully realise their mobility needs will ultimately affect the opportunities they can have access to (e.g. cultural activities, professional interactions). One important aspect frequently overlooked in human mobility studies is how gender-centred issues can amplify other sources of mobility disadvantages (e.g. socioeconomic inequalities), unevenly affecting the pool of opportunities men and women have access to. In this work, we leverage on a combination of computational, statistical, and information-theoretical approaches to investigate the existence of systematic discrepancies in the mobility diversity (i.e. the diversity of travel destinations) of (1) men and women from different socioeconomic backgrounds, and (2) work and non-work travels. Our analysis is based on datasets containing multiple instances of large-scale, official, travel surveys carried out in three major metropolitan areas in South America: Medellín and Bogotá in Colombia, and São Paulo in Brazil. Our results indicate the presence of general discrepancies in the urban mobility diversities related to the gender and socioeconomic characteristics of the individuals. Lastly, this paper sheds new light on the possible origins of gender-level human mobility inequalities, contributing to the general understanding of disaggregated patterns in human mobility.

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“…Some general handbooks and guidelines from international organizations and from regional governments and municipalities, reflecting some successful practices and recommendations, were also reviewed. Particularly, the innovative ex- From the review, it was found that gender perspective in urban planning research has typically focused on safety [38][39][40][41], women's participation in urban planning [42][43][44], accessibility [45,46], care services [47], transport [48,49], and housing [50]. Research on site-specific problems has also considered its link to different views (in particular cultural contexts and environments) [39,51] but rarely included criteria of gender views in urban design with a holistic approach aimed at improving conditions in vulnerable areas.…”

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Inclusion of Gender Views for the Evaluation and Mitigation of Urban Vulnerability: A Case Study in Castellón

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The inclusion of gender views in every field and, especially, in urbanism, has become crucial for urban planning. Considering both men’s and women’s interests in an integrated gender equality perspective provides better results that improve the quality of public spaces and engenders a more sustainable society. However, to realize such benefits, efforts are required not only to understand the needs and preferences of urban residents but also to shape policies and develop strategies to mitigate vulnerability with population involvement. In order to help decision makers at the urban level evaluate vulnerability with the inclusion of gender views, this study proposes a model that incorporates the specificities of urban fabric users that face adverse conditions. The model is based on a structured and standardized checklist of key topics that could be applied to any urban development. From this checklist, a list of categories, subcategories, and indicators were proposed and validated using the inter-judge agreement technique. To illustrate this model, this paper presents the case study of Castellón (Spain) in which deprived neighborhoods were analyzed, updating a previous model intended only to detect vulnerability. The results help link policy making to social vulnerability and indicate strategies to reach inclusive neighborhoods via a gender equality approach.

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A review on the influence of barriers on gender equality to access the city: A synthesis approach of Mexico City and its Metropolitan Area

Cited by 33 publications

References 27 publications

Mobility Trends before and after the Pandemic Outbreak: Analyzing the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona through the Lens of Equality and Sustainability

Mobility Trends before and after the Pandemic Outbreak: Analyzing the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona through the Lens of Equality and Sustainability

Differences in the spatial landscape of urban mobility: Gender and socioeconomic perspectives

Inclusion of Gender Views for the Evaluation and Mitigation of Urban Vulnerability: A Case Study in Castellón

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