Makele, Melissa
ARCH+ Contemporary Feminist Spatial Practices
- ISBN 13:
- 9783959057011
- author:
- Makele, Melissa
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Spector Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 29.5 x 22.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Criticism,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Contemporary Feminist Spatial Practices publication explores how social injustice is intertwined with different spatial levels in architecture. It examines the fight for gender equality in the built environment and its connection to other forms of social justice, such as anti-racism, anti-colonialism, and campaigns against transphobia and homophobia. This book considers architecture as a political medium that can help honour a new pledge of freedom based on a transformative idea of fairness. The publication proceeds from the question of how social injustice is entwined with different spatial levels, shedding light on the need for ethically responsible and socially sustainable architectural practices. By exploring these themes, Contemporary Feminist Spatial Practices contributes to ongoing discussions about the role of architecture in promoting social justice and equality.