Assess the impacts of rural-urban migration on the wellbeing of people in cities in developing countries. Flashcards
Assess the impacts of rural-urban migration on the wellbeing of people in cities in
developing countries.
Negative impacts - emergence of mega cities
How many peole live in mumbai and still growing at how much ands hwo many live in slums
however people argueably have better opportunites in..////////
Evidence :Mumbai 21m still growing at 1% a year 62% of population is living in slums
explain: congestion poverty slums , medical services
However people arguably have better opportunities and lifestyles living in the city than in rural areas explain hy rural area not best
Assess the impacts of rural-urban migration on the wellbeing of people in cities in
developing countries.
positive
How many people brought out of poverty due to work force increesing mmore FDI also heap
however - Can lead to mass inequality how
evidence China attracts investment due to large population working lead to more and more FDI leading 680 m ot of poverty
Increased Labour Force: Rural-urban migration boosts the labour force, providing a larger pool of workers for industries and services in cities. This can enhance productivity and economic growth.
however this economic growth can lead to mass inequality with all of this wealth being limited to the rich due to minimum wage having to be kept low to attract investment stuck in a trap
asses minimum wage having to be kept low to attract investment
negative cultural integration
Tensiosn have arised between .Marathi speaking local and ……….
however cultural diveristy brings
evidence : Migrants from different states bring varied languages and customs, sometimes leading to friction with long-term residents. For instance, tensions have arisen between Marathi-speaking locals and Hindi-speaking migrants from northern India
However :Cultural Diversity: Migrants bring diverse cultural practices, traditions, and cuisines, enriching the cultural fabric of urban areas. This diversity can lead to a more vibrant and dynamic urban culture