Gender Studies in Architecture: Space, Power and Difference
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Analyzing A Range Of Ideas From Biological, Evolutionary And Anthropological Theories To A Variety Of Feminist, Psychoanalytic, Poststructuralist And Constructivist Discourses, This Book Provides A Comprehensive Introduction To The Problematics Of Gender And Power In Architectural And Urban Design. Introduction -- Women In The History Of Art And Architecture -- Biological And Social Differences -- Matriarchal Architecture -- The Tradition Of Psychoanalysis -- Gender In The History Of Architecture -- Women In Ancient Greece And Rome -- Gendered Spaces -- The Mechanisms Of The Optical -- The Private House -- Mechanisms Of Separation -- Conclusions. Dörte Kuhlmann. Adapted From A Translation Of Raum, Macht, Differenz: Gender In Der Architektur, Edition Selene, Wien 2005. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates how gendered power dynamics and social constructs have historically shaped the development of architectural and urban environments. Author Dörte Kuhlmann, an expert in architectural theory, synthesizes a wide array of interdisciplinary frameworks—ranging from evolutionary biology and anthropology to psychoanalysis and poststructuralism—to examine the built environment. By deconstructing the traditional canon of architecture, Kuhlmann argues that spatial design is never neutral but rather reflects and reinforces societal hierarchies of power and difference.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A historical analysis of women's roles and visibility within the fields of art and architecture.
- Theoretical frameworks including psychoanalytic, constructivist, and feminist discourses applied to spatial design.
- Case studies examining the gendered nature of private and public spaces, including ancient Roman and Greek contexts.
- An exploration of the mechanisms of separation and optical control in urban planning.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a foundational text for students and professionals seeking to integrate gender theory into architectural practice. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which effectively bridges the gap between abstract philosophical discourse and concrete spatial design.
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Publication Date:
2014-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0415622956
ISBN-13:
9780203522554
Architecture
Urban Design
Gender Studies
Feminist Theory
Sociology
Architecture and women
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