Social representations of urban insecurity in children of Peñalolén: What happens in contexts where the geographical distance of segregation decreases?
The residential segregation of Penalolen has declined since the early 90's. Currently there are areas of low-income housing areas with building projects of the type condominiums. This geographic closeness between families of different social classes makes this community a special place to observe new types of social relationships. This article provides empirical material about socio-territorial differentiated children and how them represents the phenomenon of urban insecurity and fear, also demonstrates how that feelings configures their urban way of live.
Keywords:
Urban insecurity, social representations, residential segregation, children, Peñalolén
Author Biographies
Miguel Pérez A., Universidad de Chile
Antropólogo Social, Universidad de Chile
Candidato a Magíster en Desarrollo Urbano, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Pérez A., M., & Roca V., A. (2009). Social representations of urban insecurity in children of Peñalolén: What happens in contexts where the geographical distance of segregation decreases?. MAD, (20), 90–109. Retrieved from https://revistaatemus.uchile.cl/index.php/RMAD/article/view/13876
