3.2.3.3 - Social & Economic Issues Associated with Urbanisation

Question 1

WHta is cultural diversity?

Answer 1

Existence of a variety of cultural/ ethnic groups within a society

Question 2

WHat is diaspora?

Answer 2

A group of people with similar heritage or homeland who have settled elsewhere in the world

Question 3

WHat is economic inequality?

Answer 3

The difference between levels of living standards or income

Question 4

WHat is social segregation?

Answer 4

Groups of people living apart grom the larger population for a variet of factors

Question 5

WHat is urban social exclusion?

Answer 5

Economic and social problems faced by residents in areas of multiple deprivation

Question 6

WHat is poverty?

Answer 6

An absolute term referring to a poor standard of living which doesn’t change over time

Question 7

What is inequality?

Answer 7

Refers to the economic differences between people at a variety of scales. All relative and not absolute

Question 8

WHat are the 7 dimensions of deprivation?
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Answer 8

Income
Employment
Health and Disability
Education, skills, and training
Crime
Housing and services
Living environment

Question 9

What are some of the strategies to improve economic inequality? (5)

Answer 9

• Living wage
• Schools providing equal education
• Affordable housing
• Low-skill jobs
• Public transport

Question 10

How can housing lead to inequality?

Answer 10

New migrants generally are poor upon arrival and live in multiple occupancy rented accommodations. Ethnic minorities are less successful at securing loans and mortgages

Question 11

How can education lead to inequality?

Answer 11

Children usually attend nearest school, which may lead to a school becoming dominated by on ethnic group in a particular area. Additional English lessons may be required and special religious provisions

Question 12

How can health lead to inequality?

Answer 12

MAny minority ethnic groups live in inner city areas, with close association of poorer health levels. Tends to be a result of the poor built environment

Question 13

How can gender lead to inequality?

Answer 13

Women from ethnic minority groups might adopt different cultural preferences, traditions, and norms. There may be a tendency for women to be the primary carers and they may be disadvantaged in term of employment opportunities

Question 14

What are some of the reasons for city diversity? (4)

Answer 14

• Point of entry for migrants
• Specialist shops and services
• Employment opportunities
• Tolerant of migrants

Question 15

How can inequality be reduced through education?

Answer 15

Increasing children’s achievement by improving educational provision and opportunities in deprived areas, seeking to improve literacy where English is a second language

Question 16

How can inequality be reduced through Employment?

Answer 16

Increasing employment through initiatives to ensure basic skills and access to information and training

Question 17

How can inequality be reduced through communities?

Answer 17

Increasing community involvement by ensuring that the needs of minority groups are understood and met

Question 18

How can inequality be reduced through decreasing segregation?

Answer 18

Providing facilities that encourgae meetings of all sections of a community rather than seperate ethnic groups

Question 19

How can inequality be reduced through specialist services?

Answer 19

Providing these specialist services, such as female doctors for women of specific religious beliefs