More than 80 per cent of Australian men say they feel safe walking alone at night. But for women that number drops to just 50 per cent, according to the OECD Better Life Index. Researchers from Melbourne's Monash University are trying to understand this discrepancy by creating a crowd-sourced interactive map called YourGround NSW.
More than 80 per cent of Australia n men say they feel safe walking alone at night. But for women that number drops to just 50 per cent, according to the OECD Better Life Index. It's one of the highest gaps in the OECD — a grouping of 38 countries with market economies. Only six OECD countries rank worse. Now researchers from Melbourne's Monash University are trying to understand this gaping discrepancy.
The university's XYX Lab — a team of design researchers exploring gender-sensitive design practices and theory — has paired with the NSW government and digital consultancy CrowdSpot to create a crowd-sourced interactive map of the state called YourGround NSW. Since November last year, women and gender-diverse people have been dropping a digital pin to share their experiences. More than 1,000 places across NSW are marked on the map. Contributors mark spots as 'safe' or 'unsafe' and explain why. Sometimes a lack of safety comes down to 'bad vibes
Australia Women's Safety Gender Gap Research Interactive Map
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Endometriosis clinics a saviour for Australian women, but experts call for more awareness among GPsLianne Williams is one of the many women with endometriosis who has had to fight to have medical professionals take her symptoms seriously. Clinics dedicated to treating the condition are becoming more common, but are they working?
Read more »
Taylor Swift’s jet leaves Australia less than 24 hours after landing in Sydney7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
The parents who feel let down by the childcare systemTrusted and independent source of local, national and world news. In-depth analysis, business, sport, weather and more.
Read more »
Increasing Women's Representation in Indonesian ParliamentThe 2019 general election in Indonesia saw a significant increase in women's representation in the national parliament. However, despite the implementation of a candidate quota, there are still barriers that women candidates face. Is the quota enough to raise representation?
Read more »
Experts urge Australian Defence Force to store retired military equipment for possible war useMilitary experts have advised the Australian Defence Force to store retired military equipment such as warships, helicopters, and jets for potential use in a future war, rather than disposing of them. The war in Ukraine has highlighted the importance of keeping old equipment for possible use, even if it is no longer state-of-the-art.
Read more »
Airbnb Contacts Customers for Partial Refunds After Failing to Indicate Prices in Australian DollarsTens of thousands of Airbnb customers have received text messages saying they may be eligible for a partial refund after the company was fined $15 million for not indicating its accommodation prices were listed in US dollars instead of Australian dollars. Airbnb is contacting affected customers and urging them to follow instructions to receive their refund.
Read more »