The exploitative model of understanding the structure of cities emerges primarily from Marxist and neo-Marxist perspectives, which view urban space as a product of capitalist relations of production and power. According to this model, cities are not neutral or organically evolved entities but are shaped by the interests of dominant economic classes who control land, capital, and resources. Urban structure, in this sense, reflects patterns of inequality, class conflict, and economic exploitation, where the spatial arrangement of residential, commercial, and industrial areas serves to maximize profit for elites while marginalizing the working class and the poor. In the exploitative model, urban land is treated as a commodity, and its allocation is determined by market forces that inherently favor those with greater economic power. High-income groups occupy well-serviced, centrally located or environmentally superior areas, while low-income populations are pushed to peripheral or degraded zones, often lacking basic amenities. The process of urban development, including gentrification and real estate speculation, further intensifies displacement and social segregation. The model also emphasizes the role of the state as an instrument that often supports capitalist interests through policies, zoning laws, and infrastructure investments that benefit the affluent sections of society. This perspective highlights how urban problems such as slums, inadequate housing, and unequal access to services are not accidental but structurally produced outcomes of exploitation. The city becomes a