Urban Form

Question 1

What is poverty?

Answer 1

An absolute term referring to a poor standard of living which doesn’t change over time

Question 2

What is inequality?

Answer 2

Refers to the economic differences between people at a variety of scales, this is relative.

Question 3

What is urban - social exclusion?

Answer 3

This refers to economic and social problems experienced by those living in areas of multiple deprivation. Types of deprivation includes education, housing, income, health, services, crime and living environment.

Question 4

What are the reasons for cultural diversity in urban areas?

Answer 4

• easy access for migrants
• employment opportunities
• people of the same ethnicity
• specialist shops and services
• tolerant of immigrants

Question 5

How is Birmingham ethnically and culturally diverse?

Answer 5

In 2011, 57% are white, 27% Asian or Asian British, 8% black or black British.
65% Hindu, 20% Muslim, 4% Buddhist etc.

Question 6

What are the problems with cultural diversity?

Answer 6

• can cause racial intolerance due to jobs being taken e.g. NHS
• new migrants are poor, multiple occupancy in rented accommodation within poorer inner city is widespread
• schools being dominated by one ethnic group changes curriculum
• migrants may wish to follow their religious calendars, causes friction with employer
• women from ethnic groups may have less employment opportunities due to religion

Question 7

What are the ways to manage economic equality?

Answer 7

Living wage - a wage calculated on basic living costs, provides dignity
Schools - improve quality of teaching and school enrolment rates
Affordable housing - reduces inequality
Public transport - saves people money
Fairness commissions - allow people to speak about what is unfair in their area