Roy 2017 Flashcards
Roy et al
2017
2017
Roy et al
What are does the paper focus on
India
Diversity of slums
Slums are diverse and complex systems that cannot be addressed through one-size fits all approaches
What does the paper look at
group segregation and how to reproduces inequality within the slums of Bengaluru
Inequality in India
India has always had high levels of inequality and segregation due to religion, language and caste
inequalities in slums
Slums are isolated with a lot of people, hierarchies therefore often form
what class of people dominate the slums
Hindus (as they are the majority)
inequalities and poverty
Inequalities need to be considered when making decisions to improve the living conditions of slum dwellers
Tilly 1999
Looks at how the spatial segregation of groups within slums can cause socio-economically bounded communities, forming inequalities - this is ‘opportunity bias’
who looks at opportunity bias in slums
Tilly 1999
What religion are segregated
Muslim (they are a minority)