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Syrian (In)formal Displacement in Lebanon: Displacement as Urbanism, Informality as Architecture
Analyzing the humanistic, socioeconomic, administrative, and governing aspects of the architectural and urban features of the Syrian displacement across Lebanon, this paper argues that Syrian displacement patterns in Lebanon have rendered displacement a compound and complex system of urbanism, and informality an integral form of architecture. The paper shifts discussions on the formal and informal…
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Social Networks During Displacement: The Case of Syrian Refugees in Lebanon and Beyond
Based on case studies of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, this paper explores how social ties are impacted by displacement. How are social networks, such as families and friendships, affected during displacement? What is their role in harnessing basic livelihood necessities? While emphasizing the powerful role of the family in Middle Eastern societies, this paper challenges…
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The Diversity of Experiences of Syrian Displaced Persons in Lebanon: Everyday Exclusion, Informality, and Adjustment Tactics
In the Lebanese context, access to goods and services is chiefly governed by informality where by, owing to the nature of the country’s political economy, migrants, marginalized, and displaced populations often ensure their central needs by resorting to informal networks. This study therefore aims to investigate the different coping mechanisms of displaced Syrians inside the…
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