Built Example Montreals Metro Stations Redesigned metro stations
Built Example: Montreal’s Metro Stations § Redesigned metro stations specifically to address the issues of women’s safety in public places § Built glass enclosures § Emergency telephones § Trained workers § To reduce acts of aggression against women § “Everyone wins”
Montreal’s Metro Stations BAD BETTER
Montreal’s Metro Stations GOOD
San. Li. Tun. Beijing. Shop Architects Architecture is the Advertisement Objectifying Women Ethics of Architecture as Advertisement Impact on Women in Public Space
The Erechtheion Athens, Greece -”Porch of Maidens”, southwest prostaesis -abstract representation of female world views -uses caryatids, columns in female guise -nameless, faceless eternal female servitude lacking distinguishing characteristics
Built Design : Ira Keller Fountain • • Location: Portland, Oregon Women Might Fear… – Lighting – No Direct Path – Lack of “Publicness” – Escape Routes – Surveillance? – Lack of Signage
Entrapment • • • Below Street Level Out of Sightlines Isolation
Built Design – Times Square Advertisements define the public space Women are shown in provocative and submissive positions which promotes a submissive role in the public space This is a recognized hub of American culture
Built Design – Bryant Park • 20 years ago the park was over run by drug dealers and violent crime (150 plus robberies, 10 rapes a year, 1 murder every other year). • Original design sought to create respite from the urban environment. • Instead created spot for undesirables to gather
Built Design – Bryant Park • New design focused on opening the park up with more entrances, sightlines, activities, and restaurants. • Women are a main focus. • “Go to any public space in the world. If its skewing overwhelmingly male, get out as soon as possible. ” – Dan Biederman Pres. Bryant Park Commission
Built Example: : NYC Met Citizenship: : ♀ Women and men of all cultures interact freely ♀ Museum entrance donation-based, anyone can view culture within ♀ What could citizens do to make this area accessible to all? Worldviews: : ♀ NYC progressive in terms of women’s rights and equality ♀ Continuous nightlife of NYC promotes safety ♀ Would a homeless person venture into the museum? Public Sphere: : ♀ Raised entrance enhances views to and from site ♀ Diversity of surroundings and child-friendly ♀ Can we do more to make it safer?
19 th Amendment – U. S. Constitution • Facts: – Women’s Rights Activists: 1826 – Key Figures: Susan B. Anthony & Elizabeth Cady Stanton – Presidential Support: Woodrow Wilson – Amendment Ratified: Aug. 19, 1920 • History: – – – – – 1826 – Frances Wright advocates suffrage 1848 – Vice-presidential woman candidate 1850 - National Women’s Rights Convention 1869 - National Women Suffrage Association 1890 - National American Women Suffrage Association (NAWSA) 1917 – National Women’s Party 1918 – President Wood Wilson supports women’s suffrage 1919 – Bill passes both houses 1920 – Amendment ratified by the states Amanda Raymond, Spring 2010
19 th Amendment – U. S. Constitution • Citizenship – Government support of equal rights for women provides full citizen rights to those once denied the opportunity. – Promotes equal dignity, and empowers women to break the boundaries and stereotypes of their gender. • World Views – Views have changed since the passing of laws such as the 19 th Amendment. – Women were once excluded, but now can vote and participate freely in society. – Not all countries have adopted equal rights laws. • Public Sphere – No social-spatial features apparent, but impact on social structure is evident. – Implications are still felt today as women shape their role in society and challenge injustice in the world. Amanda Raymond, Spring 2010
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