I came across this article while doing research on another project. As a woman who tries to be a bike commuter to and from work I am "into biking" and haven't properly considered the gendered nature of the activity. This article is from Interface: a journal for and about social movements Action Note Volume 3 (2): (November 2011) 180 - 186 Please check the Journal out at http://www.interfacejournal.net/ Bike Babes in Boyland: women cyclists’ pedagogical strategies in urban bicycle culture http://www.interfacejournal.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Interface-3-2-Hoffmann.pdf Bike Babes in Boyland: women cyclists’ pedagogical strategies in urban bicycle culture Melody L Hoffmann Abstract “Where are the women?” is one of the most common questions asked by those dedicated to expanding the number of cyclists on the road. Some common answers are: women do not like to ride on busy streets, are concerned with their appearance, do not feel strong e...
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