Gender and urban space: An examination of a small Anatolian city
Spaces in a city can be divided into those that are public and those that are private. Public spaces are social spaces such as streets, city squares, parks and beaches that are open and accessible to everyone. Private spaces on the other hand are related to individuals as they are privately owned and used including for example all different kinds of residences (Walzer, 1986; Franck Paxson, 1989) Abstract: Public spaces can be defined as places of interaction, social encounter and exchange where groups with different interests converge. Accessible and open to everyone, they are designed for a variety of uses where people can participate in public life. They also contribute to the collective identity of the community as they represent the culture and values of its users. In recent decades, the different ways in which public spaces are used have been the subject of studies from different disciplines including but not limited to anthropology, geography, sociology, architecture, and urban planning. It has been argued that the way in which urban life is lived and experienced changes according to demographics of its users such as age, sex, and social class.