Integrated Area Development in fragmented cities

Rodríguez, Arantxa

doi:10.1080/1360481042000242193

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“…Although there have been criticisms of the feminization of poverty and its measurement (Fukuda-Parr, 1999;Gimenez, 1999;Marcoux, 1998), Beall (1996) argues that given the rise in the proportion of urban poor that are women, the rise in female headed households, and the retrenchment of the welfare state, it is even more important to examine urban poverty through a gendered lense. Rodriguez (2004) argues that an increase in the feminization of poverty has become a characteristic of urban revitalization, making it necessary to look at poverty and exclusion from a gender perspective-especially at the local or neighborhood level. Recognizing women's unpaid labour, Rodriguez (2004) focuses on the ''poverty of time'', arguing that alternate standards of ''time of urban service provision'' should be developed in order to open more opportunities for women to participate in urban life.…”

Section: Qol and Gendermentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Rodriguez (2004) argues that an increase in the feminization of poverty has become a characteristic of urban revitalization, making it necessary to look at poverty and exclusion from a gender perspective-especially at the local or neighborhood level. Recognizing women's unpaid labour, Rodriguez (2004) focuses on the ''poverty of time'', arguing that alternate standards of ''time of urban service provision'' should be developed in order to open more opportunities for women to participate in urban life. While there are benefits to living in cities (Beall, 1996;Roberts, 1998), it is suggested that cities can also accentuate inequalities and decrease the quality of life of the urban poor (Beall, 1996).…”

Section: Qol and Gendermentioning

confidence: 99%

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A gender analysis of quality of life in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

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While many community initiatives have attempted to assess the nature and determinants of their citizens' quality of life (QOL), these initiatives have produced little about whether the key determinants of life quality differ by gender. Using both quantitative and qualitative data from a recent QOL research project in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, this study explores whether factors that predict poor QOL are similar for women and men. The study also examines whether the nature of these gender differences varies across low, medium and high socio-economic status locales. Results showed that men and women were very similar in: (1) their QOL ratings, (2) reports of deterioration in neighborhood 123 QOL, and (3) rating particular aspects of their neighborhood. Few gender differences were also found when analyzing data referring to place characteristics and social cohesion. Multivariate analysis revealed further similarities: (1) being divorced/widowed was a significant predictor of poor QOL, and (2) a negative view of community security issues was associated with deterioration in perceived neighborhood quality of life. For women, however, other variables were important predictors of QOL: being middle aged, being single, and having a poor opinion of the overall quality of their neighborhood. Qualitative analysis revealed that while men and women shared concern about general areas such as safety and neighborhood supports, their perceptions of the details around these issues differed. The multi-method results suggest that urban policy actions should include a gendered discussion of common QOL issues.

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