Why Do Women Runners Face Abuse? - Findings from New UK Study

Drawing on findings from their study, the conversation explores how harassment, intimidation and violence shape women’s experiences of public space, exercise and safety.We discuss what the data reveals about the scale and normalisation of abuse and why responsibility is so often placed on women to adapt their behaviour rather than on men to change. The episode also looks at the structural factors behind the problem and what meaningful change could look like.The discussion closes with a reflection on why the researchers undertook this work in the first place, and how academia can be used not just to study injustice, but to challenge it.This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in gender equality, public safety, women’s sport, and the role of research in driving social change.Links mentioned in the podcast:- The Abuse Of Women Runners: Perceptions, Fears and Experiences: https://www.n8prp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/315/2024/03/N8-Final-Report_Abuse-of-women-runners-project-final.pdf- JogOn: https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/jogon- VAWG (Violence Against Women & Girls) strategy to better protect children from misogyny and abuse: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vawg-strategy-to-better-protect-children-from-misogyny-and-abuseComments have been turned off by request, but if you would like to get in touch with us, please contact: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thenorthernrose.com