Gendered Sao Paulo
Towards an equal city for all.2023 | Academic work
ADV 9302: Independent Thesis
Advisor: Malkit Shoshan
Individual work
Cities are complex sociopolitical, economic, and cultural organizations perceived and used differently based on social class, gender, and race. This thesis acknowledges many voices were omitted in the urbanization of São Paulo, affecting the right to the city and safe access to basic services.
Women – who are more than half of the population - are still underrepresented in decision-making positions and processes. This study examines the mechanism and consequences of gender-based inequality, the neglect of social infrastructure, and the rising violence resulting in fear as the city’s modus operandi.
Women – who are more than half of the population - are still underrepresented in decision-making positions and processes. This study examines the mechanism and consequences of gender-based inequality, the neglect of social infrastructure, and the rising violence resulting in fear as the city’s modus operandi.
