An approach to the sense of fear and its incidence on the reconfiguration of social spaces

Authors

  • José Juan Méndez Ramírez Autonomous University of Mexico State image/svg+xml
  • Alberto J. Villar Calvo Autonomous University of Mexico State image/svg+xml
  • Teresa Becerril Sánchez Autonomous University of Mexico State image/svg+xml

Keywords:

fear, privatization of spaces public, security disposition

Abstract

In developing this work, we worked on the assumption that, the feeling of fear is influenced by configuration of social spaces, presenting enclosed constructions, private spaces that traditionally had been considered public, in the case of streets, parks, gardens, to mention just a few. Enclosed spaces could present strong signs of security, starting with the payment of private security police, including the construction of high walls, electrified fences, the persistent presence of security bars on the doors and windows, synonymous with security and protection of himself, his family and property of would be thieves or delinquents. Around this assumption, these arguments revolve around the following proposal; the following will present.

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Published

2009-05-31

Issue

Section

Sección Internacional

How to Cite

Méndez Ramírez, J. J., Villar Calvo, A. J., & Becerril Sánchez, T. (2009). An approach to the sense of fear and its incidence on the reconfiguration of social spaces. Urbano, 12(19), 79-92. https://revistas.ubiobio.cl/index.php/RU/article/view/337

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