A book that looks at the night differently
In Women After Dark, researcher Nourhan Bassam asks a question many cities still avoid: what happens to women after the sun goes down? The book examines how the nocturnal city has been shaped by power, policy and urban design. Bassam shows that the night is not neutral, but a system that determines who belongs, who is followed and who is excluded.
A critical look at the night-time city
Women After Dark challenges established ideas about the 'NightCity'. Those ideas have long been defined by male perspectives, both in the night-time economy and in broader urban decision-making. Bassam reframes urban research and places women as active participants at the heart of the debate on nocturnal city life.
In conversation with the author
During this conversation, you explore the background and meaning of the book. Nourhan Bassam explains how her research came about and what her personal motivation was. It is an opportunity to go deeper into themes such as safety, space and equality in the city after dark. Interested? Make use of the link for tickets.
