How does urban violence impact choices of cultural participation?

Urban violence restricts one of the most fundamental human freedoms: mobility. In territories most impacted by violence, it is common for people to be afraid to walk around and avoid leaving their homes unnecessarily, especially at night, when cultural activities are typically undertaken.

In a paper, researchers assess the impact of the fear of violence on individuals’ likelihood to consume music and movies in private spaces instead of going to movie theatres and attending concerts in public venues in the case of the Maré favela complex in Rio de Janeiro.

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