The Spatial Manifestations of Modernity in Yazd and its Social Outcomes

The arrival of modernity in the city of Yazd has created a multiple structure in this city, and has changed the social relations in Yazd society. From this perspective, in the city of Yazd, even in areas where the spatial structure is still traditional, family relationships have changed into pseudo-modern. The aim of this study is to investigate the spatial manifestations of modernity and its social effects that are visible in Yazd. Data was collected through documentive studies, field observations, and semi-structured interviews and then, it was analyzed qualitatively. In the interview section, the statistical sample consisted of 15 families living in traditional spaces and 15 families residing in modern spaces. In terms of differences in occupation, age, gender and marital status in different areas of Yazd, sample was selected using saturation method. The results show that the manifestations of the modern spaces in Yazd can be divided into four parts: transitional spaces, hybrid spaces, modern spaces and traditional spaces. Also, there are visible proportions of social relationships appropriate to each of the modern and traditional spaces.