An Analysis of Neighborhood Conflicts and its Consequences in Tehran

Neighborhood is among the most important social units. It can strengthen the local social ties among the urban residents. On the other hand, it can cause suffering among the neighbors. In this paper, using Bourdiue’s concepts of field and habitus, we have attempted to describe and explain neighborhood problems among Tehrani residents. We have used a qualitative method to conduct this research. Applying interviewing technique we have tried to provide a clear picture of neighboring conflicts and its consequences. Our findings show that most of the residents have some experience of disagreement and quarrels with the neighbors. Quarrels among the neighbors, causing inconvenice, and lack of mutual empathy are only part of the problems in the region under studied.