Socio-spatial Fault: Understanding and Meaning of Afghan Immigrants of Spatial Segregation in Tehran

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Farrash Noureddin; Sadeghi Rasoul; Rabiei Dastjerdi Hamid Reza; Mahmoudian Hossein

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Journal: JOURNAL OF SOCIAL CONTINUITY AND CHANGE Year:2025 | Volume:3 | Issue:2 Page(s): 467-496

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Socio-spatial Fault: Understanding and Meaning of Afghan Immigrants of Spatial Segregation in Tehran

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Farrash Noureddin | Sadeghi Rasoul | Rabiei Dastjerdi Hamid Reza | Mahmoudian Hossein | Issue Writer Certificate

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Socio-spatial fault

Spatial segregation

Social integration

Afghan immigrants

Grounded theory

Abstract

Background and Aim: Spatial segregation of foreign immigrants is one prominent feature of the Tehran metropolis, which can strongly impact sustainable urban development, and the process of social changes. This article aims to explore Afghan immigrants' understanding and meaning of spatial segregation and its consequences. Data and Method: The data for this study was collected using the grounded theory method, a unique approach that allows for a comprehensive understanding of the subject. We conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with 20 Afghan immigrants living in Tehran, selected purposefully for their diverse experiences and perspectives. Findings: The study identified 109 primary concepts, 15 sub-themes, and four main themes. These main themes include biological segregation, sense of belonging in the shadow of inequality, verbal and spatial demarcation, and socio-spatial distance. Through the analysis of these categories, the concept of social-spatial fault emerged as the final category of this research, highlighting the spatial segregation of Afghan immigrants in Tehran resulting from significant disparities at both micro and macro levels between immigrants and the host community. Conclusion: The findings suggest that immigrants in the receiving society are not uniform but rather exhibit diverse settlement patterns based on their levels of social integration and acculturation. Key Message: Afghan immigrants face challenges in achieving full integration due to spatial segregation and social barriers. However, they are not a homogenous group, and their settlement patterns may vary based on factors such as human capital and levels of social integration and acculturation.

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