Problem
Fear blocking participation
Other Names:
Fear in inner city areasInhibited community involvement
Incidence:
Despite regenerated enthusiasm by citizens to establish control over disruptive social behaviour, life in many inner cities still instils fear in its residents, although actual crime figures may have been reduced over the years. Fear and isolation may drive individuals, families and old people to transform their homes into barred fortresses, with locks, chains, alarms and guard dogs, facing the world through peepholes. Broader Problems:
FearNeighbourhood control by criminalsReluctance to join in community actionPsychological stress of urban environment Narrower Problems:
Inhibited self-promotionFear of humiliation by co-workers Related Problems:
Anticipation of criticism Values:
CommunityInvolvementParticipationAnticommunityFearInhibitionNonparticipatoryUnderparticipation Subject(s):
Society → CommunitiesSocial Activity → Participation
Amenities → Towns
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
01.01.2000 – 00:00 CET