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Dabirinezhad N, Tajlil A. An Investigation into Gender-Influenced Factors in the Formation of Spatial Structure in Vernacular Housing along the Coastal Regions of Hormozgan Province. JORS 2025; 2 (5) :80-95
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1- Department of Architectural, Faculty of Engineering and Technician, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Architectural, Faculty of Engineering and Technician, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, dabiri_72@yahoo.com@gmail.com
2- Department of Architectural, Faculty of Engineering and Technician, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, dabiri_72@yahoo.com@gmail.com
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Cultural variations shaped by diverse climatic conditions have led to the emergence of distinct residential environments. The physical form of the house, in every historical period, has been influenced by a range of factors—each playing a critical role. Architectural spaces and their patterns of use evolve in response to user needs and the forces that act upon them. Housing, as a socio-cultural phenomenon, has persisted through time, continuously shaped by the dynamics of society, climate, cultural norms, and gender structures. These characteristics, rooted in both mental constructs and social realities, are transmitted intergenerationally. Gender, as a marker of social and cultural identity, significantly influences the spatial organization of domestic environments. The spatial placement of gendered areas within the home reflects residents’ cultural values and societal beliefs about gender roles. The way men and women utilize space—based on gendered expectations and spatial relationships—can result in distinctive spatial configurations. Historically, the differentiated roles of men and women within society have directly impacted the nature and function of the spaces they occupy. This research aims to explore how gender roles have influenced the spatial structure of vernacular housing in Hormozgan Province. In response to the central research question—”In what ways and to what extent has gender shaped the spatial organization of traditional homes in southern Iran, particularly during the Qajar and early Pahlavi periods?”—the study focuses on women’s roles in spatial allocation, the gendered use of public and private zones, and the influence of social norms and gendered lifestyles on the physical configuration of the home. The methodology is based on theoretical studies in the anthropology of domestic space and lifestyle patterns and includes ethnographic fieldwork and direct spatial analysis. Through a comparative approach and selected case studies, the paper analyzes the floor plans and spatial arrangements of vernacular dwellings in Hormozgan’s coastal cities.
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Accepted: 2025/02/19 | Published: 2025/07/25
Accepted: 2025/02/19 | Published: 2025/07/25
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