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Where Gender Stands: Urban Planning and Gender in Mexican Cities

Castellanos, Ana Karen LU and Castellanos, Lena LU (2023) STVK12 20231
Department of Political Science
Abstract
This text explores the implementation of a gender perspective in urban planning in Mexican cities, emphasising its impact on citizens' lives, services, and public spaces. It aims to assess how cities incorporate gender perspectives in their urban development plans. The study analyses the urban development plans of Mexico's 30 most populated cities and their policies in terms of implementing a gender perspective. The findings reveal a mixed implementation, with cities acknowledging gender-specific needs at a general level but lacking comprehensive integration and meaningful participation.

The research emphasises the need to consider gender inclusion in an intersectional manner and highlights the importance of strong policies that... (More)
This text explores the implementation of a gender perspective in urban planning in Mexican cities, emphasising its impact on citizens' lives, services, and public spaces. It aims to assess how cities incorporate gender perspectives in their urban development plans. The study analyses the urban development plans of Mexico's 30 most populated cities and their policies in terms of implementing a gender perspective. The findings reveal a mixed implementation, with cities acknowledging gender-specific needs at a general level but lacking comprehensive integration and meaningful participation.

The research emphasises the need to consider gender inclusion in an intersectional manner and highlights the importance of strong policies that prioritise gender perspectives in urban planning. The implications highlight the role of gender planning in creating inclusive cities. While some cities have made progress, many still lack a gender perspective. Active involvement and empowerment of women and marginalised groups are crucial, as recognising their inclusion alone is insufficient. Adaptation and effective solutions are needed to address evolving gender-specific needs and emerging challenges within urban planning. (Less)
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author
Castellanos, Ana Karen LU and Castellanos, Lena LU
supervisor
organization
course
STVK12 20231
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
Urban Development, Gender, Mexican Cities, Strategic Gender Needs, Gender- Equal Cities, Master plans, Gender Equality, Urban Planning
language
English
id
9121647
date added to LUP
2023-09-07 17:04:22
date last changed
2023-09-07 17:04:22
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  abstract     = {{This text explores the implementation of a gender perspective in urban planning in Mexican cities, emphasising its impact on citizens' lives, services, and public spaces. It aims to assess how cities incorporate gender perspectives in their urban development plans. The study analyses the urban development plans of Mexico's 30 most populated cities and their policies in terms of implementing a gender perspective. The findings reveal a mixed implementation, with cities acknowledging gender-specific needs at a general level but lacking comprehensive integration and meaningful participation.

The research emphasises the need to consider gender inclusion in an intersectional manner and highlights the importance of strong policies that prioritise gender perspectives in urban planning. The implications highlight the role of gender planning in creating inclusive cities. While some cities have made progress, many still lack a gender perspective. Active involvement and empowerment of women and marginalised groups are crucial, as recognising their inclusion alone is insufficient. Adaptation and effective solutions are needed to address evolving gender-specific needs and emerging challenges within urban planning.}},
  author       = {{Castellanos, Ana Karen and Castellanos, Lena}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Where Gender Stands: Urban Planning and Gender in Mexican Cities}},
  year         = {{2023}},
}