Paul Salopek on how gender shapes his global Out of Eden Walk
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Summary
National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek has been walking across continents for over 13 years as part of his Out of Eden Walk project. In an interview with The World's Carolyn Beeler, he discusses how gender shapes his experience of the walk. Salopek reflects that while walking might seem like a neutral activity, his project is deeply shaped by his gender. He talks about the importance of walking alongside women during his travels and acknowledges what's missing from his project when social and cultural barriers make it difficult to speak with women. The conversation explores how gender dictates where people can go, where they feel safe, and what they experience when traveling.
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Walking might sound like a pretty neutral thing, but the project is still shaped by his gender.
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