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This briefing document analyzes the phenomenon of "motonormativity"—a pervasive, shared bias that prevents societies from judging motorized transport with the same objective and moral standards applied to other activities. The underlying research establishes that motonormativity is not merely an individual preference but is deeply rooted in a social-ecological framework composed of nested environmental influences, ranging from immediate social circles to national cultural norms.
By Kevin HasleyThis briefing document analyzes the phenomenon of "motonormativity"—a pervasive, shared bias that prevents societies from judging motorized transport with the same objective and moral standards applied to other activities. The underlying research establishes that motonormativity is not merely an individual preference but is deeply rooted in a social-ecological framework composed of nested environmental influences, ranging from immediate social circles to national cultural norms.