FEMALE PERSPECTIVE on the relationship between well-being and resilience in Corane housing (Architecture, urban insertion and socioeconomic factors)

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.216472425031

• Palavras-chave: women; housing; architecture; urban insertion and socioeconomic factors.

• Keywords: women; housing; architecture; urban insertion and socioeconomic factors.

• Abstract:

  The study investigated women's perceptions of their experiences of well-being and resilience in homes in Corane, Mozambique, adopting a qualitative, basic and descriptive approach. Initially, semi-structured interviews were carried out with five women, in addition to a public workshop to hear the women's opinions and a two-day home immersion in a family headed by a woman. The results revealed several limitations faced by women in the Corane housing context. Issues related to durability, acoustics and comfort were identified as significant challenges with regard to the appropriate housing model. Furthermore, the urban insertion of housing showed deficiencies in public equipment, acoustic aspects, public safety, drainage and urban afforestation. The socioeconomic conditions of women were also addressed, highlighting restrictions related to income generation. An important contribution of the study was the presentation of fundamental solutions and strategies for gender-responsive housing models in Corane. By considering women's perspectives, these solutions can guide the redefinition of IDP resettlement programs in the future. However, despite the socioeconomic opportunities created, cultural issues still limit women's participation in income generation in Corane, often leaving them dependent. While divorced or single women actively seek to become self-sufficient, married women tend to depend more on exchanging products and donations.