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An analysis on Gender sensitiveness in urban open space practice for girls: A Case Study in Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Abdulla - Al Kafy, Lamia Ferdous, Miss Sarmen

Abstract


Gender sensitiveness in urban planning’ is considered as a concept. Gender inequalities have been observed in the field of open space practice from an early age. Urban open spaces are valued for their health, social, economic, and environmental benefits. Outdoor physical activity is important for the wellbeing of youth, while playfulness is crucial for creativity and innovation. The paper explores the major reasons of deprivation of girls in respect of open spaces practice with the help of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) tools in Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) area. The restrictions on girls are universal and become more severe upon their accomplishing adolescence. The values of city and local parks as girl-friendly spaces (GFS) and boy-friendly spaces (BFS) have been assessed. The designs for parks and playgrounds are assessed.
Keywords: Gender sensitiveness, open space practice, Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), Girl-friendly space (GFS), Boy-friendly space (BFS)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37628/jtpm.v4i2.364

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