Gendered Mobilities in the Global South by Eda Beyazit, Karen... - 9781035319121

Gendered Mobilities in the Global SouthAuthor(s): Eda Beyazit, Karen Lucas\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781035319121, 978-1035319121\nSynopsis\nThis book explores how gender is a determining factor shaping mobilities in the global South. It examines why women and girls often face more barriers to safe, affordable, and accessible transport, and how these barriers limit their opportunities for education, work, and participation in society. \n\nDrawing on research from multiple countries, contributors investigate how history, politics, economics, and culture influence daily journeys, from walking to using public transport, and even migrating across borders. The book challenges the dominance of global North perspectives in mobility studies, calling for new theories and solutions that reflect the realities of the global South. It combines academic research with practical insights, showing how tra.