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The Gendered Urban Transportation Landscape in Nigeria: Challenges of Female Tricycle Riders

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This qualitative study relies on the social constructionist notion of (un)doing gender to provide a nuanced understanding of the challenges female tricycle riders encounter in the public transport space in Lagos State, South-western Nigeria. The study identifies repressive gender norms as major barriers to the career progression of female riders and highlights patriarchal bargaining, adopting masculine behaviors and displaying resistance as key strategies for navigating gendered boundaries. The study recommends affirmative action policies and schemes to effectively support more women and promote career-inclusive culture in the public transport sector in the urban landscape in Nigeria.

Source: Journal of Asian and African Studies

DOI: 10.1177/00219096251339085

Author: Eyo O. Mensah

Institutions: SOAS University of London, University of Calabar

Language: English

Topic: Gender and Feminist Studies

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities, Sustainable cities and communities, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,650