The Problem of Spatial Exclusion of the Aged: Urban Right Principles and Social Work Approach

Yıl 2025, , 68 - 93, 15.01.2025

İmran Uzunaslan

https://doi.org/10.35674/kent.1520789

Öz

Addressing the problem of spatial exclusion experienced by the older adults in urban life, this study evaluates social service interventions based on the principle of the right to the city. The evaluation is based on a comprehensive review of the existing literature. During the review process, data from national and international literature was collected and analyzed around relevant keywords and topics. The information was systematically evaluated to provide a comparative perspective in terms of older adults-friendly city projects, right to the city principles and social service strategies. According to the compiled data, neglecting the 'age' factor in the design of public spaces creates disadvantages for groups such as the older adults, children and youth, and leads to older people not being able to fully benefit from the opportunities offered by urban life. This situation causes physical, emotional, social and economic problems among the older adults. The aim of the research is to develop social service recommendations based on the principle of the right to the city to solve these problems and to enable older adults to participate in urban life in a more active and integrated way. Social work prioritizes the welfare of the older adults, who are among disadvantaged groups, and aims to empower them and improve their overall quality of life. Particularly in cities, social work offers a variety of supports to meet the specific needs of older people, aiming to ensure their access to city resources and equal opportunities. This approach embraces increasing the effectiveness of social work in urban areas and promoting public awareness and advocacy on the rights of older persons. It is argued that this participatory strategy of social work will strengthen the role of older people in urban life and contribute to creating more inclusive and just cities.

Anahtar Kelimeler

urban right, spatial exclusion, social work, ageing

Proje Numarası

ORCID: 0000-0002-7821-5605

Yaşlıların Mekânsal Dışlanma Sorunu: Kent Hakkı İlkeleri ve Sosyal Hizmet Yaklaşımı

Öz

Yaşlıların şehir yaşamında deneyimledikleri mekânsal dışlanma sorununu ele alan bu çalışma, kent hakkı ilkesine dayanan sosyal hizmet müdahalelerini değerlendirmektedir. Değerlendirme, mevcut literatürün kapsamlı bir taramasına dayanmaktadır. Tarama sürecinde, ulusal ve uluslararası literatürden elde edilen veriler, ilgili anahtar kelimeler ve konular etrafında toplanmış ve analiz edilmiştir. Edinilen bilgiler, yaşlı dostu şehir projeleri, kent hakkı ilkeleri ve sosyal hizmet stratejileri açısından karşılaştırmalı bir bakış açısı sunmak üzere sistematik bir şekilde değerlendirilmiştir. Derlenen verilere göre, kamusal alanların tasarımında 'yaş' faktörünün ihmal edilmesi, yaşlılar, çocuklar ve gençler gibi gruplar için dezavantajlar doğurmakta ve yaşlı bireylerin şehir yaşamının sunduğu imkanlardan tam olarak faydalanamamalarına yol açmaktadır. Bu durum, yaşlılar arasında fiziksel, duygusal, sosyal ve ekonomik sorunlara neden olmaktadır. Araştırmanın amacı, bu sorunları çözüme kavuşturmak ve yaşlıların şehir yaşamında daha aktif ve entegre bir şekilde yer almalarını sağlamak için kent hakkı ilkesine dayalı sosyal hizmet önerileri geliştirmektir. Sosyal hizmet, dezavantajlı gruplar arasında yer alan yaşlıların refahını öncelikli olarak ele almakta ve onların güçlenmelerini ve genel yaşam kalitelerini artırmayı hedeflemektedir. Özellikle şehirlerde, sosyal hizmet yaşlı bireylerin özel ihtiyaçlarını karşılamak için çeşitli destekler sunarak, bu grupların şehir kaynaklarına erişimini ve fırsat eşitliğini sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu yaklaşım, sosyal hizmetin şehir alanlarında etkinliğini artırmayı ve yaşlı bireylerin hakları konusunda toplumsal farkındalık ve savunuculuk çalışmalarını teşvik etmeyi benimsemektedir. Sosyal hizmetin katılımcı bu stratejisinin, yaşlı bireylerin şehir yaşamındaki rolünü güçlendireceği ve daha kapsayıcı ve adil şehirler yaratılmasına katkıda bulunacağı savunulmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

kent hakkı, mekânsal dışlanma, sosyal hizmet, yaşlılık

Etik Beyan

Bu makalede etik kurul iznine gerek yoktur, buna ilişkin ıslak imzalı etik kurul kararı gerekmediğine ilişkin onam formu sistem üzerindeki makale süreci dosyalarına eklenmiştir.

Destekleyen Kurum

Destekleyen herhangi bir kurum yok.

Proje Numarası

ORCID: 0000-0002-7821-5605

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