social and economic issues with urbanisation

Question 1

what is economic inequality?

Answer 1

the unequal distribution of money amongst a population.

higher in the developing world due to lack of resources to support poorer countries.

Question 2

what issue does economic inequality lead to in cities?

Answer 2

political and social unrest e.g rioting
rise in crime, drug use, violence
health problems e.g malnourishment

Question 3

what is social segregation?

Answer 3

different people are separated from each other e.g poorer people or those from specific ethnic background are concentrated in specific area. This can be voluntary or forced.

Question 4

issues with social segregation?

Answer 4

prejudice and discrimination
some areas have less education and jobs
negative impacts on health
poorer areas have less access to jobs

Question 5

how can you reduce poverty and economic inequality?

Answer 5

improve transport systems, access to jobs
create more affordable housing
introduce minimum wage
government offer subsidies for new companies
upgrading programmes for slums

Question 6

how can you encourage social and cultural integration?

Answer 6

political participation of minority groups
government can pass laws
new developments e.g. luxury homes and lower cost housing
communities help ease racial tension