| LIVING ALONE IN THE CITY: EXPLORING THE COMPLEXITIES OF SINGLE YOUNG ADULTS HOUSING IN THE URBAN CONTEXT OF DHAKA |
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Asma Siddika ORCID: 0009-0006-3450-5631 Article DOI: www.doi.org/10.53700/jrap3512025_1 ABSTRACT Worldwide renting and sharing is very common among cities, especially for single-person households. But the living environment is not always welcoming in most developing countries due to the lack of policy-level intervention. Dhaka, a rapidly urbanizing city, attracts people from various regions, but it also presents a range of challenges, particularly for those who live alone. These people, often students or migrant workers, come to the city with aspirations for higher education and better employment opportunities. However, their dreams often clash with the harsh realities of urban life. The study focuses on the difficulties the single-young households, highlighting the living environment and their specific needs due to their independent lifestyles. Most of these individuals are excluded from state welfare and housing support and depend on both formal and informal private rental housing sectors where the main housing typology includes the shared flats and private hostels. Often these housing options provide poor living conditions and are further complicated by social and political challenges. By analyzing multiple case studies in Dhaka, the research uses qualitative methods to gather in-depth insights into the lives of these young adults. Through photographs, drawings, and open-ended interviews, the study captures the nuanced experiences of this population, shedding light on their struggles with isolation, the difficulties of urban living, and their pursuit of meaningful social connections. It also examines how they adapt the shared living arrangements including spaces, utilities, furniture, and food. Ultimately, this research aims to contribute to a growing body of knowledge on single living in urban environments, particularly in the context of developing cities like Dhaka. The insights gained from the study may help in creating more supportive and responsive housing policies and social structures thereby improving the quality of life in the city. Keywords: : Adult Household, Living Environment, Shared Life, Single-Young, Dhaka
Volume 34 Issue 1 |
ISSN (P) 1728-7715 - ISSN (E) 2519-5050 Issue DOI: www.doi.org/10.53700/jrap3512025 |
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