More Street Lights, Accessible Toilets: Here’s How Glasgow Aims To Be UK’s First Feminist City

Scotland paved the way when it became the world’s first nation to offer period products free of cost. And now, the country’s port city, Glasgow is all set to become the UK’s first feminist city. What does this mean? Well, Glasgow will put women at the centre of city-planning decisions. What women want will be incorporated into the city’s primary landscape So, read on to know more.

Scotland’s Glasgow To Become UK’s First Feminist City

According to a report by Time Out, Glasgow City Council unanimously voted to bring feminist urbanism into place. This simply means that women will play a crucial part in the city planning decision. To make Glasgow the UK’s first feminist city women’s safety and convenience will be given top priority. So, the main features of a feminist city include more street lighting, accessible toilets, spacious pavements, lush green spaces, proximity to public services and walkability.

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What Are The Features Of A Feminist City?

Green Councillor Holly Bruce revealed that these features will not only cater to women but also non-binary and gender-fluid citizens. Feminist urbanism scholars stated to Euronews states that historically men were involved in designing the streets. So, they designed it to suit their own needs without taking into consideration the needs and habits of women and gender minorities.

Feminist City Motion passed ✅

Thank you to all involved in getting this over the line. Now the hard work begins.

— Cllr Holly Bruce (@cllrhollybruce) October 27, 2022

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By turning Glasgow into UK’s first feminist city, the government aims to create a more liveable and healthier city to cater to the mental and physical well-being of women and the LGBTQA+ community. With these efforts, Glasgow will soon become a city where everyone, not just women feel empowered and have access to services.

So, would you wish for a day when Indian cities also become feminist cities? All we can do is hope and pray for such a day.

News Source: Time Out

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