The problem of slums and marginal neighborhoods is a multidimensional phenomenon

Abstract

Marginalized neighborhoods are temporary dwellings erected without official permits on land not owned by the residents. Typically located on the outskirts rather than near or in the city center, these lands are new areas created by their inhabitants to protect themselves with minimal resources. The emergence of these neighborhoods is a result of the sharp migration flow from rural areas to urban centers in search of employment opportunities. A primary factor in solidifying and spreading this phenomenon is poverty, which represents a condition of extremely limited living conditions due to income scarcity, lack of resources, resulting in malnutrition, illiteracy, disease, high infant mortality rates, reduced life expectancy, and environmental deterioration. It is not merely an economic situation but encompasses various social aspects. This paper aims to shed light on this phenomenon through study and analysis, examining its causes, distribution areas, significant consequences, and proposed solutions to curb its persistent spread in third-world societies.