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Understanding Class Inequality and Urbanization in the Developing World

This article examines the deep-rooted class inequalities in the developing world, highlighting the legacy of colonialism and the dominance of transnational corporations (TNCs) in controlling industries. It discusses the impact of urbanization, with over half the global population now living in cities that struggle with underemployment and lack of resources. Despite the promise of industrialization, many workers face job insecurity and the absence of unions. Additionally, the article addresses significant barriers to accessing healthcare, housing, water, electricity, and education for millions of slum-dwellers.

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Understanding Class Inequality and Urbanization in the Developing World

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  1. Class Inequality

  2. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/fast_track/9774845.stm

  3. Inequality in the Distribution of Wealth/Resources

  4. Modernisation (development) is?

  5. The Developing World • The legacy of colonialism • Reliance on farming • TNCs control industry • TNCs use lower classes for labour • Corruption • Predatory states

  6. Urbanisation • Urbanisation – over half of the worlds population now lives in cities • Centres for economic growth • Centralised workforce • Western values

  7. The Problems with Developing Countries’ Cities • There are fewer cities but larger populations • There is not the promised industrialisation, so there are not the promised jobs… • The workers are not unionised • Neo-liberal policies – see sheet

  8. What don’t they have access to? • Healthcare • Housing • Water • Electricity • Education

  9. MDG7 • To improve the lives of 100 million slum-dwellers by 2020

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