Walking backwards on campus drew little attention from others as most assumed the person was walking forward. It felt unnatural compared to normal forward walking and required relying on others' awareness of their surroundings. Standing on a street corner for long drew requests to move as the person was in the way of others rushing to avoid the rain. How one would be perceived differed based on weather, time of day, location, and attire.

1. Power and the correct use of
Space

2. Walking backwards
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Nobody really any noticed- assumed you
where walking forwards until looked up and
had to dodge them
If people noticed, there wasn’t much of an
reaction
Felt a bit unnatural, weird and not
automatic like walking forward
You have to rely on the awareness of other
people of the environment they are in
Lots of people texting and not aware of
their environment
Simple routes were difficult like stepping off
pavements backwards
What would have been like off campus/ not
in Selly Oak?
People may have been more surprised

3. Standing on street corner
• Nobody was there long
enough to notice- everyone
was too worried about
rushing and not getting wet
• Asked to move as in the way
• Variables
- Weather
- Time of day
- Location
- Dress