Freedom, security and exclusion: the experience of gated communities in Honduras
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https://doi.org/10.37230/CyTET.2021.209.10Keywords:
Gated communities, Public safety, Perception of safety, Criminality, CoexistenceAbstract
The purpose of this research was to understand the perceptions and experiences of the inhabitants of Distrito Central (Honduras), regarding gated communities. A qualitative method was used, collecting information through open interviews. Living in gated communities is perceived as a safe option, with a lower crime vulnerability, providing protection for private property, and allowing outdoor interactions. Residents believe gated communities are an essential security strategy; however, those who do not live in them complain about the closure of public streets. In addition, there is an ambivalent perception regarding freedom in gated communities: some inhabitants perceive they have freedom of movement inside the community, but others experience feelings of lockdown and vigilance. Closure and surveillance have economic costs that are not accessible to all.
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