CITY: FROM THEM AND FOR THEM - THE FEMININE PERSPECTIVE IN URBAN SPACES

Abstract

The city is a space where social relations materialize and reproduce themselves. Historically, these relations have been shaped by a logic of domination and by the production of inequalities inherent to the capitalist system. For decades, the organization of public spaces was conceived predominantly to meet male needs, ignoring the specific demands of other social groups, in particular women. However, these spaces often remain inadequate to meet their needs. Unsafe urban environments and the scarcity of basic infrastructure compromise women's right to the city, restricting their mobility and full participation in urban life. In view of this scenario, this study aims to understand women's perspectives on public spaces, with a special focus on the group of single mothers in the municipality of Barra do Bugres – Mato Grosso. To this end, national statistical data were analyzed, bibliographic research on gender and urbanism was conducted, an online questionnaire was applied to women in the municipality and a technical and subjective evaluation of the spaces they frequent was conducted. Based on these surveys, we sought to develop guidelines for the creation of more equitable and inclusive public spaces, capable of meeting the specific needs of mothers and, consequently, benefiting the entire community. This work reinforces the urgency of incorporating women's perspectives in urban planning, highlighting their importance for the construction of truly fair and inclusive cities.