Inclusivity in the Outdoors
A survey of multinational perceptions and experiences
This study examines the perceived inclusivity of outdoor spaces across the globe. While existing outdoor research typically analyzes race, gender, and income regionally, it does not does not dig deeper into understanding emotive experiences, perceptions, and the resulting multinational behaviors.
A Tale of Two Outdoors
Despite the globally recognized benefits of being outside, this study unveils the barriers that many communities face preventing them from fully enjoying the outdoors.
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Nearly
1 in 5
Nearly 1 in 5 respondents experienced
discrimination when outside -
16%
Women are 16% more afraid
of men in 2022 vs. 2020 -
8%
The LGBTQ+ community is 8%
more likely to feel unwelcome in
the outdoors than the global total -
8-13%
People of color are 8-13% more
likely to experience discrimination
when outside than White people