This study delves into the relationship between residential segregation and social sustainability in the municipality of Eskilstuna, Sweden. The question posed to the municipality is whether this interpretation influences its relationship with disadvantaged areas such as Årby. The study encompasses various forms of residential segregation and aims to explore the negative effects of segregated conditions in the municipality. In other words, are the current measures misdirected? By shedding light on these aspects, the thesis aims to contribute to a deeper understanding and management of social and urban planning challenges to promote a more socially sustainable and inclusive societal development. To interpret social sustainability in the municipality, I utilized the "What's the Problem Represented to Be?" (WPR) method, introduced by Carol Bacchi, as a form of text analysis. This method offers an open interpretation of the problem of residential segregation, providing insight into how the problem is represented in the municipality's policy documents and the underlying societal issues. This analysis is structured around three selected WPR questions developed by Bacchi. The study represents the issues surrounding disadvantaged areas as mentioned by the municipality, considering social, economic, and criminological conditions. These issues are discussed based on Eskilstuna municipality's interpretation of equitable health, which closely aligns with the concept of social sustainability, thereby guiding the municipality's and police's focus areas. Grounded in theories such as social sustainability (Fell & Guziana, 2016), stigmatization (Wacquant, 2010), and unity in diversity (Young, 1999), the study reveals efforts toward social sustainability in the municipality. The municipal board often endeavors to promote safety and inclusion, aiming for favorable local environments concerning social, economic, and criminological conditions. These mentioned conditions mirror the theories upon which our study is based. Therefore, this study contributes to an enhanced understanding of the complex dynamics between residential segregation and social sustainability in urban development.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:mdh-67842 |
| Date | January 2024 |
| Creators | Pousar Eriksson, Emma |
| Publisher | Mälardalens universitet, Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | Swedish |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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