Ettadhamen was formed by waves of internal migration during the early 1950s, largely composed of poor small farmers and unemployed individuals who moved to Tunisia's capital area.

Hundreds of families left impoverished villages in the northwestern governorates (Siliana, Beja, Jendouba, and Le Kef) in search of better opportunities in the suburbs of Tunis.

[2] The youth of the neighborhood played a significant role in the 2011 revolution that led to the overthrow of President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, driven by a desire to improve their challenging living conditions.

This ongoing neglect has contributed to social issues, including rising crime rates, drug trafficking, and high levels of frustration and economic hardship, particularly among young people, many of whom have sought opportunities through illegal migration.

According to a study carried out by a group of sociologists on young people from Douar Hicher and Ettadhamen, 55% of active associations are focusing on sports while are 18.5% non-profit, 10.3% are cultural and 10.5% religious.