Several other countries have instituted the practice
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According to The Guardian,
British Labour Party politician and member of Parliament, Jeremy Cobryn, has
suggested women-only cars in the UK, tying in safety for women around the
world.
To help reduce incidents involving sexual
harassment, the idea can become a plan if women agree to it.
In the past, several other countries have
implemented this new tactic. Iran has completely separate commuter buses for
men and women, even married couples, with optional women-only carriages on the
metro. Over a decade ago, Japan began their women-only rides on metro and train
lines after reports surfaced claiming more than half the women have been groped
while using public transportation in Tokyo. In addition, India introduced
“ladies specials” in 2009, to deal with the ongoing sexual harassment cases.
Other countries that also have women-only cars include Dubai, Egypt, Indonesia,
Brazil, Mexico, and Malaysia. Now, the UK could be joining the list.
Cobryn stated,
“It is unacceptable that many women and girls adapt their daily lives in order
to avoid being harassed on the street, public transport, and in other public
places from the park to the supermarket. This could include taking longer
routes to work, having self-imposed curfews, or avoiding certain means of
transport.”
For more about this potential safety issue, take
a look at these online discussions:
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by Cristie Leondis
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