Gender Disparities in Urban Design: A Review of the Impact of Urban Design on Shaping Women's Social Challenges DOI Open Access
Armita Khalatbari

Published: July 18, 2024

Urban environments play a crucial role in shaping the lived experiences of women, yet traditional urban design practices often neglect diverse needs and identities perpetuating social barriers gender inequalities. This review paper seeks to explore existing research on how influences women's challenges cities. By synthesizing literature from planning, architecture, studies, sociology, this provides comprehensive overview impact opportunities spaces. The highlights disparities design, inclusivity need for gender-sensitive approaches address these disparities. Key scholars, including Susan S. Fainstein, Leslie Kern, Sharon Zukin, Daphne Spain, Vandana Shiva, have contributed significantly understanding spaces advocating more inclusive equitable environments. discussion emphasizes importance community engagement, participatory planning processes, an intersectional lens ensure that voices are effectively incorporated into decision-making processes. Future directions include exploring technology, smart city initiatives, addressing impacts gentrification redevelopment access housing resources. advancing equity we can work towards creating inclusive, equitable, sustainable benefit all residents.

Language: Английский

Gender Disparities in Urban Design: A Review of the Impact of Urban Design on Shaping Women's Social Challenges DOI Open Access
Armita Khalatbari

Published: July 18, 2024

Urban environments play a crucial role in shaping the lived experiences of women, yet traditional urban design practices often neglect diverse needs and identities perpetuating social barriers gender inequalities. This review paper seeks to explore existing research on how influences women's challenges cities. By synthesizing literature from planning, architecture, studies, sociology, this provides comprehensive overview impact opportunities spaces. The highlights disparities design, inclusivity need for gender-sensitive approaches address these disparities. Key scholars, including Susan S. Fainstein, Leslie Kern, Sharon Zukin, Daphne Spain, Vandana Shiva, have contributed significantly understanding spaces advocating more inclusive equitable environments. discussion emphasizes importance community engagement, participatory planning processes, an intersectional lens ensure that voices are effectively incorporated into decision-making processes. Future directions include exploring technology, smart city initiatives, addressing impacts gentrification redevelopment access housing resources. advancing equity we can work towards creating inclusive, equitable, sustainable benefit all residents.

Language: Английский

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