Gendered urban planning participation strategies as a tool for empowerment in Berlin, Germany.
Author
Alvarez, Eva Sanchez
Term
4. Term
Publication year
2023
Submitted on
2023-06-02
Pages
80
Abstract
Byplanlægning har ofte afspejlet et hvidt, ciskønnet mandligt perspektiv. Det betyder, at byer i højere grad betjener privilegerede grupper, mens kvinders erfaringer overses. Det bidrager til uligheder i tryghed, tilgængelighed og socioøkonomiske muligheder. Denne afhandling undersøger kønssensitiv byplanlægning i Berlin ved at sammenligne to tilgange til borgerdeltagelse, der adresserer køn: strukturelle, institutionaliserede tiltag (GM-politikker) og taktiske, ikke-institutionaliserede initiativer (fem*Map-projektet). Gennem dokumentanalyse og semistrukturerede ekspertinterview belyser studiet, hvordan disse tilgange kan fremme mere retfærdig og inkluderende byudvikling, særligt i relation til forskelle i deltagelse mellem køn. I diskussionen vurderes Her City-værktøjskassen som en mulig deltagelsesmetode, og hvordan den kan introduceres og kobles til eksisterende initiativer. Afhandlingen konkluderer, at en kombination af forskellige deltagelsesformer—kunstneriske, NGO-drevne og institutionaliserede—er vigtig for at nå forskellige grupper. For at modvirke kønsuligheder bør deltagelsesprocesser bruge konkrete værktøjer og ressourcer, der styrker borgeres mulighed for at forme byrum, der matcher deres behov.
Urban planning has often reflected the perspectives of white cisgender men. As a result, cities tend to serve more privileged groups while women’s experiences are overlooked, contributing to inequalities in safety, accessibility, and socio-economic opportunities. This thesis examines gender-responsive urban planning in Berlin by comparing two approaches to public participation that address gender: structural, institutionalized measures (GM policies) and tactical, non-institutional initiatives (the fem*Map project). Using document analysis and semi-structured expert interviews, the study explores how these approaches influence more equitable and inclusive urban development, especially in relation to participation gaps between genders. The discussion evaluates the Her City toolbox as a potential participation method and considers how it could be introduced and combined with existing initiatives. The thesis concludes that blending diverse participation methods—artistic, NGO-led, and institutional—is important to reach different groups. To address gender inequalities, participation processes should use concrete tools and resources that empower residents to shape urban spaces that meet their needs.
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