Diana Infante-Vargas

Research

Title of Research:

Mobility, gender and its context in Saltillo, Mexico; an analysis into informal transport systems through a gender lens.

Brief overview of research topic:

When it comes to women experiencing the city and navigating public spaces, there is an associated fear of crime that heavily relates to fears of sexual assault and harassment. The violence that Mexican women face is one that reflects in everyday places, from religious centres and parks to street markets. One of the most symbolic examples of violence against women and girls is sexual harassment and assault in public spaces and transportation.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• MSc. International Planning and Urban Design
• B.A. Architecture

Publications

• Gender-based violence against women users of public transport in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico Diana Infante-Vargas & Kate Boyer
• Acosadores a bordo; Un estudio sobre la violencia de género en el transporte público de Saltillo. Diana Infante-Vargas ISBN: 9786079946111

Teaching Experience

Module lecturer “Principles of architecture and sustainability” at Universidad Carolina, Saltillo, Mexico