Norms, Values, Beliefs

Examples of how gendered norms, values, and beliefs affect what housing is desirable and for whom

• 100% of Indigenous and trans women and gender diverse survey respondents say Vancouver is unwelcoming to them because of housing unaffordability
• Women mention the need for supportive family housing options that also include men so that they are not separated from their children
• Women, especially Indigenous women, face an increase in harassment, threats, sexual & physical violence in tent cities for people experiencing homelessness