Mitra Azimi
Abstract
Both men and women deploy city spaces corresponding to their social roles and responsibilities. Since women have always been directly in contact with family and society, they should be considered at the center of attention in urban planning and construction. ...
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Both men and women deploy city spaces corresponding to their social roles and responsibilities. Since women have always been directly in contact with family and society, they should be considered at the center of attention in urban planning and construction. However, urban planning has been consolidated on the patriarchal implementations and understanding of men’s need. That is why urban policy makers believe that considering the gender equalities should be above all decision making for reshaping the cities. To address the issue, this article attempts to sheds light on the concepts of ‘understanding the needs of both men and women in construction of urban spaces’, ‘recognition of the crucial elements in women-friendly city’ and ‘elucidation of women’s role in urban planning. In doing so, both library research and deeds survey will be customized. Thereafter, according to the literature, the suitable theoretical framework will be adopted so that the strategies and the developmental attempts could be done.
