Gendered Mobilities

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Gendered Mobilities

Gender studies, gender groups Sociology Human geography Regional and area planning Civil engineering, surveying and building

Author: Tim Cresswell

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Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 22 April 2016

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 3 Mb

ISBN: 9781317129721


Introduction

Being socially and geographically mobile is generally seen as one of the central aspects of women’s wellbeing. Alongside health, education and political participation, mobility is indispensable in order for women to reach goals such as agency and freedom.

Theoretical Framework

Building on new philosophical underpinnings of mobility, whereby society is seen to be framed by the convergence of various mobilities, this volume focuses on the intersection of mobility, social justice and gender.

Focus of the Volume

The authors reflect on five highly interdependent mobilities that form and reform social life:

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