Simple Graphic Scales, Complex Bodies: Exploring the Impact of House Measurements on Gender Roles
A house is more than just a collection of spaces, objects, and people; it is also shaped by hierarchies, roles, and tensions influenced by the broader context that permeates its boundaries and manifests in human relationships within it. Whether it is a room, an apartment, an anti-refuge, or a domain...
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| Language: | English |
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Universidad de Los Andes
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Dearq |
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.uniandes.edu.co/index.php/dearq/article/view/9241 |
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| Summary: | A house is more than just a collection of spaces, objects, and people; it is also shaped by hierarchies, roles, and tensions influenced by the broader context that permeates its boundaries and manifests in human relationships within it. Whether it is a room, an apartment, an anti-refuge, or a domain, these dynamics are ever-present. This research presents a quantitative analysis of the representation of gender roles in anthropometry and ergonomics manuals commonly used in design and architecture. In the manuals by Neufert, Fonseca, and Panero & Zenik, over 90% of service spaces in homes are depicted using graphic scales of women, while recreational and rest spaces predominantly feature men. This study critically examines how these representations reinforce structures of domination and highlights the need for more inclusive design alternatives. |
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| ISSN: | 2215-969X |