Come on, baby, smile: moving through women’s anger while travelling

ABSTRACT Anger, an emotional response to an external or internal perceived threat, violation, or injustice can be a powerful tool and motivator, especially in the case of women who have historically lived in a society steeped in patriarchal structures. This inequity within patriarchal societies often intersects with deeply ingrained racist, homophobic, ableist, and sexist stereotypes. Although anger has been explored within the broader context of leisure, it has been rarely discussed within the specific context of travel. This article outlines the scope of the special issue ‘Women, Anger, and Tourism’ and highlights the unique findings of authors who broach a wide range of subjects related to women and anger within tourism.