India’s Traffic Signals Have a Gender Bias?
Most Indian pedestrian signals show only male figures. Discover the gender bias in traffic lights and what it says about civic design in India.
Discover the surprising gender bias hidden in Indian traffic lights and how SpotGenie is reshaping road awareness with tech.
🚦 Opening Hook
Ever noticed that all traffic signal figures are male? Genie did, and now you can’t unsee it!
👀 Fact 1: The Male Silhouette
Across most Indian cities, pedestrian signals show a walking figure with distinctly male features — a relic of colonial-era iconography. Very few countries, like Germany and Australia, have adopted gender-neutral or female figures in select cities.
📊 Fact 2: Global Push for Inclusivity
Melbourne made headlines in 2017 for introducing female pedestrian lights to push gender equality. India is still catching up, though awareness is slowly growing in civic discussions.
🧞 Genie’s Take
"Hey urban thinkers, the roads reflect more than just traffic — they mirror society. Even a blinking light can blink back at our unconscious biases. Next time you cross the road, ask yourself who’s really being represented."
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At SpotGenie, we believe inclusivity should be built into every system — including the way we protect parked vehicles. Whether you’re a biker, driver, or pedestrian, our QR-tag solution ensures everyone gets heard, contacted, and respected.
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This article is part of the SpotGenie Fact series — bite-sized insights that reveal the unseen layers of India’s roads, cities, and signals.
