Urbanization is the process where many people move from rural areas to towns and cities, mostly to look for better jobs, education, or healthcare.
Social equity means fairness and equal treatment for all people, no matter their background or how much money they have. It includes equal access to things like clean water, housing, schools, and jobs.
As towns grow and more people settle in them, problems start to appear—especially when the population grows faster than the available resources and services.
Some negative effects of urbanization on social equity include:
1. Insecurity
When people don’t find jobs or ways to earn money in the city, some may turn to crime such as stealing or robbery. This causes insecurity and fear among residents (UN-Habitat, 2020).
2. Street families
Many families who can’t afford rent end up living on the streets. They live in poor conditions without access to food, toilets, or safe places to sleep (World Bank, 2019).
3. Poor access to basic services
In many towns, the rich enjoy good hospitals, clean water, and quality schools while the poor are left with little or nothing. This creates unfairness in society (Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, 2021).
4. High cost of living
Prices for food, rent, and transport are higher in towns. Many people cannot afford these things and continue to live in poverty.
5. Unemployment
Cities attract many people, but there are not enough jobs for everyone. Youths suffer the most, and many end up idle or desperate.
6. Unequal development
Some parts of the city have good roads, electricity, and services while others have none. This causes division and inequality.
Urbanization can bring development and opportunities. But if not managed well, it makes life harder for the poor and widens the gap between the rich and the poor. To promote fairness, the government should plan better housing, improve public transport, create jobs, and make sure all people have access to important services. Thank you for being with me so far. I look forward to your feedback.
SOURCES:
- UN-Habitat (2020) – The State of African Cities Report. Retrieved from: https://unhabitat.org
- World Bank (2019) – Urban Poverty and Housing Challenges in Africa. Retrieved from: https://www.worldbank.org
- Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (2021) – Economic Survey 2021. Retrieved from: https://www.knbs.or.ke/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Economic-Survey-2021.pdf
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Hi Stephen, your round one research is explains why most of the population around the world is made up of poor people and the negative effects of urbanization around the world.
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Hello Stephene to go through your blog post is really interesting, more so in educating us on matters concerning urbanization. Truly you are going to help us very much to understand things that are emerging about urbanization. Have a nice time as you go on with your research.