Is There a Gender Gap in the Propensity to Travel of People With Disabilities?
基于2020年意大利残疾人问卷调查数据，分析男女残疾人在旅游出行意愿上的差异，发现社会整体施加的约束是造成性别差异的关键因素，为旅游行业提升无障碍和包容性提供参考。
People with disabilities (PwDs) face various constraints connected to their participation in tourism activities. This topic has become of greater academic interest in recent years, however, the study of gender issues in this context is still marginal. The present paper seeks to analyze gender differences in PwDs’ propensity to travel, explicitly examining constraints that may limit social inclusion in tourism activities. The empirical analysis is focused on sample data of the Italian population of PwDs gathered through an online questionnaire administered between April and July 2020. The findings reveal gender differences in PwDs travel participation, underlining matters related to constraints “impose,” by society as a whole. The paper discusses the implications of breaking down barriers and provides insights into the tourism industry so as to ensure accessibility, accurate information, and inclusivity.