BK Talks. Pedagogies of Feminism

This video is a panel discussion on “Pedagogies of Feminism” featuring a moderator and several panelists from the fields of architecture and urban design. They discuss how feminism can be applied to their professional and academic work.

Key Discussion Points

Moderator’s Perspective

The moderator, Ira, introduces the topic by emphasizing the importance of feminist values like care, empathy, and justice in design [09:10]. She also stresses the need to recognize and name the contributions of women who have been overlooked in the field’s history, citing the untold story of Jane Drew’s work [14:04].

Panelists’ Insights

• Els: Views feminism as a critical tool for analyzing the world, describing society as a “house” built on capitalism and racism [19:05].
• Amber: Shares her experience as a student, highlighting a shift from a hierarchical to a more humanistic and critical approach to design, which she credits to feminist teaching methods that fostered a safe learning environment [24:53].
• Rens: Presents a new online platform and archive for “Feminist Spatial Practices” that maps and celebrates diverse global practices [34:11].
• Roberto: As an ally, he sees feminism as a force to question and challenge patriarchy, colonialism, and neoliberalism [44:19]. He advocates for teaching an ethics of care and respect to students [45:37].
• Maria: Discusses her experience teaching a history seminar that uncovered hidden histories of women in architecture, which helped legitimize students’ knowledge and contribute to new archives [51:54].

Audience Discussion

The panel addresses questions about the challenges of bringing feminist values from academia into professional practice and the importance of recognizing the non-linear nature of progress [01:09:09]. The discussion concludes with a call to action for building a safe, caring community and continuing the conversation [01:29:41]. http://googleusercontent.com/youtube_content/7