Varoş identity: The redefinition of low income settlements in Turkey (original) (raw)

The paper redefines the concept of low-income settlements in Turkey, focusing on the term 'varos' which has evolved from a spatial reference to denote informal urban lifestyles and the underground aspects of contemporary urban life. It analyzes the historical phases of gecekondu settlements, examining how socio-economic changes have influenced public perception and representation, culminating in a dominant discourse that simplifies the identities of these communities, shaping both media narratives and public policy.