Explanation Theoretical Framework of Justice-Oriented Urban Public Spaces with an Emphasis on Gender

رفیعیان, محسن; Taleb Valialah, Narges; Esmailpoor, Najma; Saremi, Hamidreza

doi:10.48311/udd.2025.24228

Explanation Theoretical Framework of Justice-Oriented Urban Public Spaces with an Emphasis on Gender

Authors

م. رفیعیان ¹

N. Taleb valialah ²

N. esmailpoor ¹

H. Saremi ³

¹ Associate Professor of Urban Planning Department, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran

² Ph.D Candidate of Urban Planning, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran

³ Associate Professor, Department of Urban Planning, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran

https://doi.org/10.48311/udd.2025.24228

Abstract

problem: The public space is a major part of the cities, and for this reason, it is at the core of urban studies and many different fields, from sociology, geography, political science, anthropology, architecture and philosophy to planning. In the last decade, the public space of the city as a facilitator of urban justice has attracted increasing attention and discussion in urban research, policy making, and public debate.

Aim: Turning to the topic and issue of the article, the aim is to explain the framework of justice measurement of urban public spaces with an emphasis on gender justice.

Method: In the present study, it was tried to extract the indicators of fair urban public spaces from the perspective of gender by using the systematic review method, and then the indicators were categorized into appropriate components and compiled in the form of a framework.

Findings and Conclusion: The findings of the present research showed that 86 indicators have been proposed in global studies as indicators of gender-equitable urban public spaces and they are in 16 components of emotions, compatibility with the context, use of natural elements, environmental quality, security, sociability, Presence, diversity, efficiency, responsiveness, access, physical conditions, event-oriented, chastity and welfare facilities and 7 perceptual dimensions, environmental, social, spatial, physical, religious-cultural and Urban management are categorized.

Keywords

Urban public spaces

gender

justice

Gender justice

Theoretical framework

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