Redefining Safety for women in Indian Cities | S2E40

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On, OoruLabs, India's premier urban issues podcast, Sathya Sankaran, host of the podcast and Divya Narayanan, Executive Director of Jhatkaa discuss how friendly Indian cities are for women. The entire gamut of social, infrastructural, financial, political and personal issues come into play in how women navigate, live and consume the city.

This conversation delves into the multifaceted challenges women face in navigating urban spaces in India, highlighting the emotional burden, safety concerns, and the impact of cultural norms. It emphasizes the need for inclusive city design that considers the diverse experiences of women and other marginalized groups, advocating for collective action and communication to foster change.

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Keywords

women's safety, urban mobility, Indian cities, gender equality, infrastructure, cultural norms, emotional burden, societal attitudes, city design, collective action

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Takeaways

Women experience significant emotional burdens when navigating cities.

Safety concerns heavily influence women's mobility choices.

Urban design often prioritizes able-bodied men over women and children.

Cultural norms dictate women's presence in public spaces.

Infrastructure plays a crucial role in ensuring women's safety.

Societal attitudes towards women affect their freedom to move.

Collective action is essential for addressing women's safety issues.

Inclusive city design must involve women's perspectives.

Effective communication can shift societal attitudes towards women's mobility.

Simple infrastructural changes can significantly enhance women's safety.

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Sound Bites

"I can't go this way, I need to go that way."

"Women are constantly thinking, oh maybe I shouldn't be out."

"Why do we build cities which are only for able-bodied men?"

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Chapters

00:00 The Emotional Burden of Urban Navigation for Women

02:45 Safety Concerns in Indian Cities

06:11 Gendered Experiences of Urban Mobility

09:00 Cultural Norms and Women's Freedom

11:52 The Role of Infrastructure in Women's Safety

14:46 Societal Attitudes and Upbringing

18:07 Collective Action for Change

20:56 The Importance of Inclusive City Design

24:13 Communication and Awareness in Urban Planning

27:04 Hope for Safer Cities

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