Week 5: Urbanisation Flashcards
1
Q
What are some things sociologists thought cities bring to peoples lives?
A
an emphasis on newness
a concern with transitory things
an obsession with individualism
an air of excitement and sophistication.
2
Q
What is urbanisation?
A
reflects a massive shift of people away from the countryside, where they worked on the land, to working in urban factories
3
Q
What are one of the most significant changes brought about by the forces of industrialisation and capitalism?
A
Urbanisation
4
Q
What are the 3 urbanisation historical stages?
A
pre-industrial
industrial
metropolitan-megalopolitan
5
Q
Good factors regarding a city?
A
Better standards of living Public transport Health and medical services Commerce and banks Creativity and inspiration
6
Q
Bad factors regarding a city?
A
Crowded and impersonal
Slums
Great divide between the wealthy and rich
