Feminist Pedagogies As Catalysts for Inclusive Urban Imaginaries
Language: English
Collective spatial imaginaries are shared visions of space, deeply influenced by a community’s aspirations and values. These conceptual mappings have the potential to shape the design, use, and perception of urban environments. They play a crucial role in determining how spaces are experienced and who feels a sense of belonging within them.
Drawing on Chandra Mohanty's concept of mutuality, we aim to investigate how an active engagement with the interconnectedness of diverse experiences can foster the creation of spatial imaginaries that emphasise cooperation and commonality while respecting diversity and individual experiences. This approach encourages a deeper understanding of the overlapping structures of oppression and a recognition of shared struggles.
We invite theoretical, methodological, and empirical submissions focused on the following questions:
- How can feminist pedagogies help resist the homogenising effects of global urbanisation, offering alternative narratives and practices that highlight local histories and cultures while fostering global solidarities?
- How can the notion of mutuality, as proposed by Mohanty, be operationalised in educational practices concerning urban planning and architecture?
- How can collective imaginaries be cultivated through feminist pedagogies to reimagine the built environment? This includes discussions on how these imaginaries contribute to understanding and transforming urban spaces with an emphasis on inclusivity and justice.
- What is the role of mutuality in design and planning disciplines?