Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
4th International Civil Engineering & Architecture Conference (ICEARC'25), Trabzon, Türkiye, 17 - 19 Mayıs 2025, ss.1036-1043, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
In rural settlements, public spaces are shaped according to production dynamics, local materials, period technology, mastery knowledge, and traditions. In these places, individuals who come together for a specific purpose achieve this purpose by sharing information and socializing. In rural settlements, spaces that align with gender roles attract attention. This study focuses on masculine and feminine spaces in rural settlements, which differ under the influence of production dynamics and are shaped in line with gender roles. Masculine spaces are areas such as village rooms and coffeehouses where men are more visible daily. Feminine spaces are places such as bakeries, fountains, and laundries, which are shaped around tasks that are under women's responsibility and where women take an active role in the production and sharing processes. This distinction reflects the structure of rural life based on production and social division of labor. These places in social memory are essential in understanding rural settlements' cultural and social structure. Analyzing masculine and feminine spaces is valuable for preserving architectural heritage and social memory. Conservation efforts should consider the functional and cultural identities of places and their physical structures, considering their place in social memory. This study examines the typologies of masculine and feminine spaces in rural settlements with the perspective of preserving their physical and social functions. With the literature review and field study method, the dimensions, features, locations, relations with gender roles, and transformations of the spaces from past to present are discussed.