Analyzing gender in public places: Rethinking Goffman’s vision of everyday life

Gardner, Carol Brooks

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“…Bu rol uyarınca toplum, kadınlardan pasif/kırılgan olmalarını, yabancılardan korkmalarını (Walklate'den akt: Jennett, 1998: 34-35), kontrol edilmeye muhtaç olduklarını hissetmelerini, boyun eğmelerini (Kelly 1996, s.198-200) ve duygularını rahatça ifade etmelerini (Callanan ve Teasdale, 2009, s. 361) beklemektedir. Beklenilen rolleri yerine getirebilmeleri için kadınlar, çocukluklarından itibaren korku kültürü ile yetiştirilmekte (Walklate'den akt: Jennett, 1998, s.34-35) ve giderek bir erkek tarafından korunmanın doğanın bir parçası olduğuna inanmakta ve içinde bulunduğu durumu içselleştirmektedir (Gardner, 1989). Bu yapı içerisinde sosyalleşen kadınlar, mağduriyet araştırmalarında toplumun kendilerine biçtiği role uygun cevaplar vermekte, suça maruz kalma korkuları da yüksek çıkmaktadır (Fisher ve Sloan, 2003;Gilchrist, Bannister, Ditton ve Farrall, 1998;Goodey, 1997;Hollander, 2001;Killias ve Clerici, 2000;Rader, 2008;Smith ve Torstensson 1997;Stanko, 1995).…”

Section: Cinsiyet Ve Suç Korkusu Arasındaki İlişkiye Yönelik Görüşlerunclassified

An examinationof fear of crime and perception of risk by gender<p>Suç korkusu ve risk algısının toplumsal cinsiyet açısından incelenmesi

2016

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Fear of crime has become one of the most popular subjects in social sciences in the past fifty years. Primarily an area of interest in criminology, the fear of crime has lately been analysed from a sociological perspective, and personal and environmental factors that generate the fear of victimisation have been examined. Researches conducted so far suggest that the fear of crime has become one of the social problems that modern societies confront and women are more fearful of victimisation when compared to men. This study aims at understanding whether there are any differences on the fear of crime based on gender and what types of precautions females take in order to avoid crime. The survey has been carried out in the city of Mersin. A questionnaire form developed by Ferraro (1995) and adapted to Turkish language by Kul (2009) has been used. The findings obtained from the survey have confirmed the literature. Accordingly, women's fear of crime has been found to be significantly higher than that of men. Women are most afraid of being exposed to sexual abuse and rape. Additionally, women exhibit more avoidance behaviours in order not to be a victim of crime.

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An examinationof fear of crime and perception of risk by gender<p>Suç korkusu ve risk algısının toplumsal cinsiyet açısından incelenmesi

2016

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“…Nowadays, this statement is acceptable and logical but just three decades ago there were no such approaches in urban studies as evidenced by Gardner (1989) Gillian Rose approaches the experience of place from feminist view points and discusses the mechanism of universal masculine domination (Rose 1993, Sarre, Massey et al 1999. She believes underlying structures of power promote a sense of belonging to a place that only includes people who conform to the expectations of the place's conventions simultaneously 'other' people are excluded and are easily distinguished from those who are powerfully associated with and belong to a particular place.…”

Section: Women and Public Spacementioning

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“…As a sociologist Gardner (1989) brings two important aspects of women's everyday lives to the forefront of urban research: how women feel in public spaces, and how women's experiences are degraded and depleted when they need to remain vigilant all the time in public spaces. In her first study she offered some facts about how women feel in public spaces, and in the second study she discusses how women's experiences and efficiency may be corrupted when they need to remain vigilant all the time in public spaces (Gardner 1989 Mozingo believes that women prefer to be in groups while in a public space rather than being alone, and if they are alone they try to find a place near another group of women.…”

Section: Women and Public Spacementioning

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“…In her first study she offered some facts about how women feel in public spaces, and in the second study she discusses how women's experiences and efficiency may be corrupted when they need to remain vigilant all the time in public spaces (Gardner 1989 Mozingo believes that women prefer to be in groups while in a public space rather than being alone, and if they are alone they try to find a place near another group of women. Mozingo also believes that women prefer a park to a plaza because it is less social, less urban, and safer.…”

Section: Women and Public Spacementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Urban studies indicate that women, particularly women with children, are normally the highest users of public spaces (Gardner 1989, Bondi and Domosh 2002, Paramo and Arroyo 2011. Women with children use public spaces for a daily walk, for the playgrounds, parks and green lands and to get some sunshine and fresh air that will help their children grow stronger while helping themselves (as mothers) to relax (Garcia-Ramon, Ortiz, & Prats, 2004).…”

Section: Women and Public Spacementioning

confidence: 99%

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A living room in the city: the place of public space in the everyday lives of Middle Eastern women in Greater Brisbane

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With the first step people take out of their homes, they enter public territory. One of the significant visions for urban planners producing spaces for public life is creating a feeling of comfort for each urban dweller in this wide territory of many. Successful public spaces can only be produced through informed planning and understanding the needs of all urban dwellers. In an attempt to understand the needs of one group of urban dwellers, Middle Eastern women in Greater Brisbane, this study investigates their everyday experiences of public spaces in Greater Brisbane and explores the suitability of available public spaces for this group.The aim of this study is to answer questions about the roles that urban spaces play in the daily lives of migrant women to find ways of making better connections between their everyday experience as migrants and public spaces as a constituent element of social life. To introduce a platform in which the voice of this minority group could be heard this study is an attempt to explore and understand the role and structure of urban spaces from three different angles: the meaning of public and private space, and relationships between the two spaces; diversity and migration and the impact of these on the everyday life of migrant people (especially on their use of public space); and women and their needs and expectations for urban spaces. These three different themes, in addition to the characteristics of Australian society and cities, could describe the main question of this research: how can the experiences of Middle Eastern migrant women using public spaces inform the planning and design of such spaces?Phenomenology is the research approach adopted in this study. A Phenomenological approach is appropriate when the research question requires an intimate awareness and deep understanding of how humans experience a situation. Based on data collected through semistructured in-depth interviews with twenty Middle Eastern women, and with the assist of NVivo software and Phenomenological approach (Moustakas' modification of the Van Kaam model), twelve themes were identified that address the way this group of urban dwellers experience the built and natural environment.Aside from an in-depth understanding of the urban experience for Middle Eastern women, the findings from this study recognises and understands how minority groups/migrants experience urban settings presenting possible ways planning disciplines could better respond to the needs and expectations of these urban dwellers. The research findings presented in this study contribute to planning involving Middle Eastern populations in multicultural settings and show how gender, social construct, ethnic composition, religious beliefs, and lifestyle define and change the ways in ii which urban spaces are experienced and used by these urban dwellers. Subsequently these findings emphasize the role of urban specialists, particularly urban planners, in design and production of inclusive urban spaces that are suitable for use by multicult...

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Analyzing gender in public places: Rethinking Goffman’s vision of everyday life

Cited by 103 publications

References 8 publications

An examinationof fear of crime and perception of risk by gender<p>Suç korkusu ve risk algısının toplumsal cinsiyet açısından incelenmesi

An examinationof fear of crime and perception of risk by gender<p>Suç korkusu ve risk algısının toplumsal cinsiyet açısından incelenmesi

A living room in the city: the place of public space in the everyday lives of Middle Eastern women in Greater Brisbane

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