Researches related to policymaking and spatial inequality in the field of housing based on a systematic review of 2016-2022

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Department of Human Geography, Faculty of Geographical Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran

2 Tarbiat Modares University

10.22034/mpsh.2023.393123.1033
Abstract
Investigating and analyzing whether or not people in a society have shelter and housing because it is one of the basic human needs is very important in urban planning and policy processes. Ignoring the social position of housing and the lack of a systematic approach in planning processes and policies for the housing system can lead to spatial (multidimensional) inequality. Spatial inequality can be derived from the policies explained by the governments, and on the other hand, the policies themselves can lead to the occurrence of spatial inequality in the field of housing. Considering the mutual link between housing policies and spatial inequality and the need to evaluate the links between these two factors, this The study in the form of a systematic study seeks to explain a coherent theoretical framework between housing policies and its impact on spatial inequality. The method of this research is in the form of content analysis, and on this basis, 120 articles related to housing (spatial) policymaking and inequality during the period of 2016-2022 were extracted, and in order to collect and analyze the data, a systematic review method was used. The results of the research show the deep connection and unbreakable link between housing policies and (spatial) inequality in this field; In such a way that policymaking can affect the price, quality, density and the level of access and enjoyment of people, and these factors themselves can lead to the expansion of inequality, especially spatial inequality in the field of housing.In a general summary, it can be concluded that the studies conducted in the field of policymaking and spatial inequality show that the components are closely related to each other and it is not possible to differentiate between the two fields of policymaking and inequality, and these two factors complement each other, on the other hand The housing policy process can be explained cyclically and in the form of a rotating process; In this way, housing inequality can change policies, and on the other hand, policies themselves can cause equality or inequality in this area.