Examines the gendered impact of uneven access to transportation. Using feminist theories of gender and mobility, it considers claims that mobile women are in danger, and that different forms of transportation have gendered cultures. It studies the links between imperialism, development, and transportation. The course also examines the particular ways in which transportation disadvantage, automobility, limited public transit services, and aging in place affect women as well as initiatives to promote sustainable transportation. Students may not hold credit for both WOMN 2610 and WOMN 2540 with the topic "Gender, Transport and Social Justice." [3 credits]
Examines the gendered impact of uneven access to transportation. Using feminist theories of gender and mobility, it considers claims that mobile women are in danger, and that different forms of transportation have gendered cultures. It studies the links between imperialism, development, and transportation. The course also examines the particular ways in which transportation disadvantage, automobility, limited public transit services, and aging in place affect women as well as initiatives to promote sustainable transportation. Students may not hold credit for both WOMN 2610 and WOMN 2540 with the topic "Gender, Transport and Social Justice." [3 credits]
