Neighbourliness in Lahore: A Comparative Study of three Different Neighbourhoods

“Neighbourliness is a two fold concept. On the one hand, there is what will be called ‘manifest neighbourliness’. This is characterised by overt forms of social relationships, such as mutual visiting and going out for purposes of pleasure. On the other hand, there is what will be termed “latent neighbourliness,” which is characterized by favourable attitude to neighbours which result in positive action when a need arises, especially in times of crises or emergency.” Mann (1954: 163);

Jafar R. Kataria is researcher at Centre for South Asian Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore. His research interests are South Asian religions and culture. Currently, he is writing M.Phil (South Asian Studies) Dissertation. He has also written 4 research articles on different South Asian Issues.