Socio-territorial fragmentation and living conditions in Argentina in the early twenty-first century

Abstract

This study deals with the process of social fragmentation in Argentina. The notion of fragmentation is related with spatial components, social, economic and policies. This problem is expressed in the context territorial, meaning the relationship between nature and society over time. In this framework, we propose the use of a tool to detect the spatial distribution of the living conditions and a better knowledge of the socioterritorial fragmentation. At the same time, through the gap concept, we also approach its historical process. The fragmentation is expressed in what we call, at least temporarily, the “dos Argentinas”, defined on the basis of the synthetic Index of Living Conditions (ISCV), implemented in 2001. These territories possibly harbor different societies and different problems. This requires an analytical framework that will generate concrete solutions for these problems. Key words: socio-territorial fragmentation, living conditions, Argentina.