The Brazilian city becomes the third at least the fourth worldwide (after Mexico City, Tokyo and Cairo) to mandate female-only cars during rush hour—to guard against gropers and harassment. But many consider the law a major step backward for women’s rights.
(thanks to reader Hilary Tate for the correction)
AlterNet.Org:
They delivered a cold stare, then a sharp reprimand and finally gave a rousing shout for Roque Jose Santos to get out of their train car.
“This one’s just for women, don’t you know?” one female passenger cried as the 66-year-old music technician scuttled out of the compartment where, under Brazilian law, no men are allowed.
Last week, Rio de Janeiro became the world’s third major city to bring women-only cars to its commuting trains and subways, joining Tokyo and Mexico City. A new law mandates a separate car for women during rush hour, marked on the outside by a pink-striped sticker or a sign with the symbol of a woman.
By Dr Hashim Filali, September 18, 2007 at 6:16 pm #
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Very good and there will more in the future with my support. regrds
Report thisBy Hilary Tate, May 4, 2006 at 3:26 am #
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Just thought I would let you know that Cairo, in Egypt, has had female-only subway cars for three years, and they have been a great success.
Also, I love your site; keep up the good work.
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