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Uncovering inequalities in greenspace access: an intersectional agenda for new sociological enquiry

Garland, Joshua LU (2025) In Sociological Research Online p.1-11
Abstract
Urbanisation, lifestyles and environmental degradation are associated with negative health and environmental outcomes through reducing greenspace access. These risks are not experienced equally across society. While useful concepts like ‘extinction of experience’ exist, sociological writing on these important themes remains underdeveloped. Using regression and analysis of variance with survey data representative of England’s population, this gap was addressed. This Sociology in Action article presents initial findings revealing inequalities according to ethnicity, sex, education and health. It stresses intersectionality’s importance while highlighting insightful avenues for sociological research as a discipline with much to contribute to... (More)
Urbanisation, lifestyles and environmental degradation are associated with negative health and environmental outcomes through reducing greenspace access. These risks are not experienced equally across society. While useful concepts like ‘extinction of experience’ exist, sociological writing on these important themes remains underdeveloped. Using regression and analysis of variance with survey data representative of England’s population, this gap was addressed. This Sociology in Action article presents initial findings revealing inequalities according to ethnicity, sex, education and health. It stresses intersectionality’s importance while highlighting insightful avenues for sociological research as a discipline with much to contribute to existing debates. Concluding remarks strongly suggest mixed-method projects foregrounding intersectionality to investigate greenspace access inequalities, posing important questions with policy relevance. (Less)
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