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Gender separation in public transportation emerged as a temporary measure, but it has been instituted since 2008. Some activists declare that the move will not have a long term impact if it is not accompanied by an informative campaign against sexual violence. Even in a short term, the measure falls short because only one-third of each train’s capacity is reserved for women, although 52 percent of Mexico City´s population is constituted by female citizens.

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