Urban Environments: London And Mumbai Flashcards
In 2015, what did the London Fairness Commission report?
For every £1 of wealth owned by the bottom 10% of households, the top 10% own £172
Approx. How many languages are spoken by people in London?
More than 300
What is the percentage of children in richer parts of London that are school ready? And how does this compare to the poorer areas?
72% in richer areas, 20% in poorer areas.
How many Londoners live in poverty?
2 million
How much did London increase the minimum wage by in 2023?
£11.95 an hour- £1.53 more than the rest of the country.
What are the London police doing to tackle these issues?
They are trying harder to tackle more hate crimes to make people feel more welcome
What other attempts are there to manage Londons issues?
- plans are being made to build more affordable homes
- some charities are calling for better access to English language classes and mentoring schemes to help with integration and diversity
What is Mumbai famous for?
It’s high-end malls and lucrative streets, it offers unique experiences (such as festivals, etc.) from the beautiful promenades to the cosmopolitan culture
What’s the population of Mumbai (the 2nd most populous city in India)?
19.98 million
What was Mumbai named in 2008?
One of the Wealthiest cities, with the largest number of millionaires and billionaires in all of India.
How was there poor living conditions in Mumbai?
A million people crammed into 1 square mile, with poorly built houses (of wood and scrap metal). As well as lacking in water supply and sanitation (having to poo on the street) -500 people share one toilet.
How is there poor literacy in slums?
60% of literacy in slums, rest of the city is 90%
How do women have less opportunities in slum areas?
Some women have to resort to prostitution, leading to high rates of HIV
How many slum residents have access to healthcare?
Around 30%
What diseases are common?
Malaria and dengue fever, also infant mortality is high (26 per 1000)
