L4 - London's Unequal Spaces

Question 1

Define deprivation.

Answer 1

A lack of wealth, services, poor health and low educational qualification.

Question 2

What issues do rapid population change bring?

Answer 2

Pressure put on services and transport, migrants can help with some job shortages (e.g. nurses)

Question 3

What has de-industrialisation led to?

Answer 3

De-industrialisation has led to sectoral shifts, leading to a loss of jobs and people having to retrain or relocate to find jobs.

Question 4

What issues do those with few qualifications in London face?

Answer 4

Hard to get a job, lack of constant income = no quality housing, older housing in deprived areas pose health issues due to damp walls etc.

Question 5

What issues do regenerating areas bring?

Answer 5

Poorer areas gentrify, but then that leaves other areas comparatively poor.

Question 6

What does a capitalist society allow?

Answer 6

Economic freedom and competition within markets. Bringing winners and losers as opposed to socialism which gives everyone equal amounts of wealth.