This paper is published in Volume-6, Issue-3, 2020
Area
Architecture
Author
Danette Rebeiro, Janak Patel, Mahalakshmi. C, Ankita Biswas, Vidya Srikanth
Org/Univ
Reva University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Pub. Date
07 July, 2020
Paper ID
V6I3-1510
Publisher
Keywords
Gender-Neutral, Design, Safety, Architecture, Design Elements

Citationsacebook

IEEE
Danette Rebeiro, Janak Patel, Mahalakshmi. C, Ankita Biswas, Vidya Srikanth. Gender Neutrality in Public Spaces, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.

APA
Danette Rebeiro, Janak Patel, Mahalakshmi. C, Ankita Biswas, Vidya Srikanth (2020). Gender Neutrality in Public Spaces. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 6(3) www.IJARIIT.com.

MLA
Danette Rebeiro, Janak Patel, Mahalakshmi. C, Ankita Biswas, Vidya Srikanth. "Gender Neutrality in Public Spaces." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 6.3 (2020). www.IJARIIT.com.

Abstract

Public spaces are highly defined by gender conceptions and traditional power structures. How we engage with public spaces changes intensively depending on our gender. The ideas of space and gender are intrinsically connected. This issue leads to a strong division of the public sphere. While men tend to prefer function and comfort, women lean towards appearance and comfort. The common factor is comfort and that's the key to making a gender-neutral space where there is no feeling of dominance. Moreover, it also leads to discriminatory behaviors towards minority gender. This article describes the requirement to consider the issue of gender in the common spaces to progressively conceive the public sphere following the changing society we live in. By properly understanding the preferences of the vast spectrum of genders we can begin to achieve a more neutral and less of a gender bias environment that encourages equality. Analyzing the problems faced by different genders in a public space through online surveys and interviews with renowned architects will help us formulate the best-required solutions that would help eradicate gender misconceptions while designing a public space. Avenues for future research are identified to explore gendered practices that hinder the development of women and the LGBTQ community in the society.