Sexual Harassment and Assault in Transit Environments: A Review of the English-language Literature
Hao Ding, Anastasia Loukaitou‐Sideris, Asha Weinstein Agrawal
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.
Topics & Concepts
HarassmentPsychological interventionCriminologySexual assaultPublic transportInclusion (mineral)Public relationsPoison controlSuicide preventionTransit (satellite)Human factors and ergonomicsPolitical sciencePsychologyEngineeringSocial psychologyTransport engineeringMedicineEnvironmental healthPsychiatryTraffic and Road SafetySexual Assault and Victimization StudiesCrime Patterns and Interventions