Action urged to curb sexual harassment of women on public transport

Experts are urging public transport officials and members of society to assist women who are potential targets for sexual harassment. A 2016 survey has found that more than 60 per cent of young women aged between 15 and 19 feel that they’re unsafe while commuting on public transport. Dr Bianca Fileborn, a criminology lecturer at the School of Social Sciences UNSW says the idea of women-only safe spaces is not addressing the issue of women being harassed on public transport. Other experts says women internalise their experiences, which can cause them major mental harm.

Producers:

• James Just

Speakers:

• Dr Bianca Fileborn - Lecturer in Criminology at the School of Social Sciences UNSW
• Susanne Legena - Deputy CEO of Plan International Australia