KQ1: Dharavi, India - Qualitative data Flashcards
1
Q
What are some strengths of Dharavi? (6)
A
- ‘High Street’ area with everything you need.
- High employment.
- Strong sense of community.
- Different cultures.
- Virtually no crime - very safe.
- Last year, Mr Kadam exported 25,000 leather belts to Wal Mart in America!
2
Q
What are some weaknesses of Dharavi? (7)
A
- 1 million people living in 1 square mile.
- Children playing in dangerous areas.
- Unhygienic - rubbish everywhere.
- Over 500 people share each toilet - water is rationed.
- Illegal businesses - untaxed.
- Family of 12 living in 90 square foot room.
- Tap for every 10 houses, roughly 100 people.
3
Q
What are some opportunities for Dharavi? (3)
A
- Good use of space - turn streets into mosques and all pray on the streets.
- Education - children do go to school, but many work instead, so opportunity for all children to have an education.
- Recycling - 85%
4
Q
What are some threats for Dharavi? (4)
A
- Water pipes in toxic rubbish - incredibly dangerous and unhealthy hazard.
- Diseases.
- Water rationed.
- Children playing in contaminated water - causing illness.
5
Q
How useful is qualitative data in assessing development in Dharavi? ( POSITIVES)
A
- Conveys visual and personal images and interviews, showing exactly what it’s like to live there.
- Kevin McCloud documentary - showed visually and first hand how people live there, what their lives are like, facilities are like.
6
Q
How useful is qualitative data in assessing development in Dharavi? ( NEGATIVES)
A
- Only shows one view of what it’s like living there.
- Only reveals a few individuals lives which won’t represent what it’s like for everyone there.
7
Q
How many people live there?
A
1 million people living in 1 square mile.
8
Q
How many people share each toilet?
A
Over 500 people - water is rationed.
9
Q
How is tap water distributed?
A
1 tap for every 10 houses, approx. 100 people.
10
Q
How much do they recycle?
A
85% of rubbish.
