FEAR OF VICTIMIZATION AND SAFETY NEEDS: ANALYSIS OF TRAVEL PATTERNS OF SOLO WOMEN TRAVELER IN INDIA
Abstract
Women cover a good portion of travelers in India as well as in abroad. But are women really safe while travelling alone? A lot of research work has already been done in this area but the question remains unanswered in many aspects related to the travelling of women or what is the women perception when they travel alone. This conceptual paper focuses on the fears on women part of being a victim to any brutal or uncivilized action when they travel and the need of women safety when they travel alone in public transports. The previous research provides an insight to the issue, what has been done and what new can be added so as to suggest measures to eradicate the prevailing issue. Past research has shown that passengers’ concerns about their safety do influence their decisions regarding travel. This paper focuses on analyzing the safety measures adopted by the authorities of public transport and their inclination with security needs of passengers to make Indian cities more secure for women so as to protect their right to freedom of movement with safety.
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