Social And Economic Issues Associated With Urbanisation

Question 1

What are social issues associated with urbanisation

Answer 1

Social inequality - gap between rich and poor

Housing shortages

Housing affordability

Unemployment

Traffic congestion

Loss of community spirit

Gentrification

Strain on health care

Question 2

What are economic issues associated with urbanisation

Answer 2

Increased cost of living

Growth of the informal economy

Need for more investment to meet social needs

Pressure on public services budgets -> healthcare

Question 3

What are strategies that can be used to manage inequalities

Answer 3

Providing affordable housing

Job creation programs

Investment into public services

Investment into public transport

Question 4

What are issues related to social inequality

Answer 4

Discrimination

Unequal access to healthcare

Less access to basic resources e.g safe housing, food, electricity

Question 5

What are issues related to economic inequality

Answer 5

Health care disparities - private

Unequal access to education

Affordability of housing

Question 6

What are cultural issues related to inequality

Answer 6

Social exclusion - limit social interactions

Discrimination - limits opportunities

Erosion of cultural identity - bigger religions overshadow smaller groups