Femingas, a Feminist (De)construction Tool

Abstract

This research paper presents an experiential map drawn from my experience as an architect, aiming to understand the barriers, challenges, tools, and alternatives encountered in the practice of construction and spatial modification alongside women and sexual and gender dissidents. I propose a critical lens that seeks to (de)construct traditional notions formed by gender stereotypes and binary logics. Additionally, I highlight specific cases of spatial intervention to grasp the challenges faced by those of us who seek to build. I recount the first experience of the Femingas1 as the seed of a personal and political tool.

Keywords

• gender
• women
• dissidents
• self-construction
• architecture
• spatial intervention
• femingas
• critique