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The authors argue that women should have the freedom to loiter—to spend time in public spaces without any particular reason. The book explores how women experience fear, harassment, surveillance, and social restrictions on Mumbai’s streets. It also shows that risk is not experienced equally by all women; class, caste, age, sexuality, and social status influence their freedom and safety.

The authors suggest that instead of restricting women’s freedom in the name of safety, cities should become more inclusive, accessible, and safe for everyone. The book presents loitering as a form of freedom, citizenship, and resistance to patriarchal control over public spaces.

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