Gender inequality in mobility and mode choice in Pakistan

Muhammad Adeel; Anthony G. O. Yeh; Feng Zhang

doi:10.1007/s11116-016-9712-8

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Gender inequality in mobility and mode choice in Pakistan

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Muhammad AdeelEmail author
Anthony G. O. Yeh
Feng Zhang

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First Online:: 06 June 2016

DOI: 10.1007/s11116-016-9712-8

Cite this article as:: Adeel, M., Yeh, A.G.O. & Zhang, F. Transportation (2016). doi:10.1007/s11116-016-9712-8

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Abstract

Using the nationally representative dataset of the 2007 Pakistan Time-Use Survey, this paper examines gender differences in daily trip rate, mode choice, travel duration, and purpose of travel, which are previously unreported because of limited data availability. Wide gender mobility gaps are observed in the country, where women are less likely to travel, are half as mobile as men and may rely heavily on walking. The particular social and cultural context of the country, that renders women as private, secluded and family honor, seems influential in shaping their mobility and choice of activities. Demographic factors such as age, household income, and marital status significantly decrease female mobility levels. Hence, these findings call for a gender-based culturally responsive transportation policy in the country.

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Travel behaviorGenderPakistanSocial context

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Muhammad Adeel
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Anthony G. O. Yeh
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Feng Zhang
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1.LSE CitiesLondon School of Economics and Political ScienceLondonUK
2.Department of Urban Planning and DesignUniversity of Hong KongPokfulam RoadHong Kong S.A.R

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