The inequality issues noted in Alpana Sivam’s “Housing Supply in Delhi” specifically relate to the housing inequality present in some developing nations. Sivam stated, “Most of the formal housing efforts, especially since independence, have catered only to the middle classes and above, so that the only recourse left for lower income groups has been to live in the “nutments” commonly referred to as “slum” housing” (Sivam, 136). This quote demonstrates how globalization in Delhi unequally affects low-income citizens in the city. As the demand for housing increased and the supply remained low, the laws of supply and demand prompted increases in the costs of housing in the area leaving low-income families with minimal options. Low-income citizens
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The hukou registration system creates inequality between agricultural and non-agricultural citizens. Gong states, “Migrant populations could be vulnerable to discrimination and stigmatization, and also might become stressed by finding work, housing, schools for their children, and health care without the protections and benefits afforded by hukou registration” (Gong, 846). In China, a permanent residency system designates citizens as either non-agricultural or agricultural depending on their residential location. While non-agricultural citizens are offered a plethora of benefits, such as access to health care, education for their children, and housing benefits; meanwhile, agricultural citizens aren’t afforded those benefits even if they migrate to the city. Additionally, making the switch from agricultural to non-agricultural can be very difficult. The benefits awarded to non-agricultural groups create a level of inequality between those who are able to afford living in the city and those who live in rural areas. Additionally, as discussed in the preface of this course, inequality does not only exist in regard to benefits, but also in working conditions. Occupational accidents and injuries are a major issue in Chinese cities, especially for migrant workers with minimal education and …show more content…
This aspect of globalization is a factor that cannot be overlooked, as it describes the influential role that global actors play in various cities around the world. External influence is essential because it is through the investment of global actors that developing nations are able to strive towards prosperity and become contributing members of the global economy. Mark Abrahamson states, “The cities in which these major exchanges are located can therefore be viewed as cornerstones of the world’s economy in the sense that they house the activities that set the conditions under which economies and businesses operate across the entire world” (Abrahamson, 74). This quote particularly addresses the ability of influential exchange markets to influence the price of goods in areas where they have little to no interaction. This aspect of globalization minimizes the ability of local governments and residents to control certain economic aspects of their region. The decisions of organizations involved in the major stock exchanges of the world affect not only the price of goods, but also the movement of goods in a particular region due to their economic influence. Consequently, it can be difficult for local governments to respond to the effects of the market in their local economy, especially when that local area is minimally involved in the global economy. While not every city needs to be able to
The hukou registration system creates inequality between agricultural and non-agricultural citizens. Gong states, “Migrant populations could be vulnerable to discrimination and stigmatization, and also might become stressed by finding work, housing, schools for their children, and health care without the protections and benefits afforded by hukou registration” (Gong, 846). In China, a permanent residency system designates citizens as either non-agricultural or agricultural depending on their residential location. While non-agricultural citizens are offered a plethora of benefits, such as access to health care, education for their children, and housing benefits; meanwhile, agricultural citizens aren’t afforded those benefits even if they migrate to the city. Additionally, making the switch from agricultural to non-agricultural can be very difficult. The benefits awarded to non-agricultural groups create a level of inequality between those who are able to afford living in the city and those who live in rural areas. Additionally, as discussed in the preface of this course, inequality does not only exist in regard to benefits, but also in working conditions. Occupational accidents and injuries are a major issue in Chinese cities, especially for migrant workers with minimal education and …show more content…
This aspect of globalization is a factor that cannot be overlooked, as it describes the influential role that global actors play in various cities around the world. External influence is essential because it is through the investment of global actors that developing nations are able to strive towards prosperity and become contributing members of the global economy. Mark Abrahamson states, “The cities in which these major exchanges are located can therefore be viewed as cornerstones of the world’s economy in the sense that they house the activities that set the conditions under which economies and businesses operate across the entire world” (Abrahamson, 74). This quote particularly addresses the ability of influential exchange markets to influence the price of goods in areas where they have little to no interaction. This aspect of globalization minimizes the ability of local governments and residents to control certain economic aspects of their region. The decisions of organizations involved in the major stock exchanges of the world affect not only the price of goods, but also the movement of goods in a particular region due to their economic influence. Consequently, it can be difficult for local governments to respond to the effects of the market in their local economy, especially when that local area is minimally involved in the global economy. While not every city needs to be able to