Overcoming the factors inhibiting the mainstreaming of gender into spatial planning policy in the United Kingdom

Greed, Clara

Abstract

This paper investigates why gender is not being effectively mainstreamed into the work of local planning authorities in the UK. It discusses means whereby this reluctance might be overcome. Research undertaken for the Royal Town Planning Institute is drawn upon to illustrate the situation. Whilst generic mainstreaming is widespread, it predominantly relates to personnel matters and social policy issues; but there is little evidence of the mainstreaming of gender issues into spatial policy. Factors that hinder progress are identified at central and local government levels. Drawing on principles from a gender mainstreaming toolkit, developed as part of the research, key stages and components of the planning process are identified through which gender might be more successfully mainstreamed into substantive spatial policy. © 2005 The Editors of Urban Studies.

Citation

Greed, C. (2005). Overcoming the factors inhibiting the mainstreaming of gender into spatial planning policy in the United Kingdom. Urban Studies, 42(4), 719-749. https://doi.org/10.1080/00420980500060269

• Journal Article Type: Review
• Publication Date: Apr 1, 2005
• Journal: Urban Studies
• Print ISSN: 0042-0980
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 42
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 719-749
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00420980500060269
• Keywords: gender, spatial planning policy, United Kingdom
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1050350
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00420980500060269
• Additional Information: Additional Information : Based on RTPI-commissioned research. Attracted interest because of the Gender Equality Duty under the 2006 Equality Act and the author presented findings to DCLG policy leaders. She undertook subsequent research for Oxfam International on gender and urban regeneration. Papers arising were presented in London, Waikato and Manchester.