A Case for the Bicycle: How Cycling Can Promote Equality

Conference: The IAFOR Conference on Educational Research & Innovation (ERI2022)
Title: A Case for the Bicycle: How Cycling Can Promote Equality
Stream: Informal Education
Presentation Type: Virtual Presentation
Authors:
Rilla Hynes, Northwood University, United States
Janette Hynes, Auburn University, United States
Janelle Hynes, Logan University, United States

Abstract:

The purpose of this paper is to explore the potential that physical activity holds for promoting societal equality in minority populations, such as women of all races, ethnicities, and sexualities, people with cognitive and physical disabilities, and others. This broad review of studies looks at how exercise, and cycling in particular, might increase the quality of life for individuals in minority populations such as women of all races, ethnicities, and sexualities, people with cognitive and physical disabilities, and others, within a narrative study. This discussion explores how access to exercise, including the mobility provided by cycling, has changed the lives of underserved individuals. This quality of life refers to the improvement of physiological and psychological outcomes and changes in the individual's ability to participate equally in society as their counterparts (i.e., men, people without disabilities). This is seen with the suffragettes riding bicycles to promote the right for women to vote or individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders utilizing cycling as a life-long leisure skill. Further discussions with women of all ages, individuals with disabilities, and other minorities sheds light on the life experiences of individuals who have experienced positive personal growth through a variety of physical activities, including riding the bicycle. This paper argues that through utilizing means of accessible physical activity (i.e., the bicycle) minority populations are able to find more equality within society through transportation, physical and mental health, and education.

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