Challenges in Beijing
I can identify some of the challenges facing Beijing and describe some ways in which the lives of people are unequal.
Challenges in Beijing
I can identify some of the challenges facing Beijing and describe some ways in which the lives of people are unequal.
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Key learning points
- There are high levels of inequalities in Beijing and many other places in the world.
- Beijing is one of the wealthiest cities in the world but many people struggle to meet their daily living needs.
- Beijing’s high population density puts strains on housing, infrastructure and services.
- Poor air quality in Beijing is harmful to people and the environment.
Keywords
Services - a system that supplies a public need, for example waste collection
Informal settlement - an area of unplanned housing where people often don't own the land and may face challenges in accessing services such as electricity and sanitation
Infrastructure - all the basic systems in a country, such as transport and power supply
Pollution - anything that makes the environment dirty or unhealthy
Inequality - when something is not shared evenly between everyone
Common misconception
Inequality is just about the difference in how much money people have.
There are many different inequalities between people’s lives such as access to education and health care, quality of housing, job opportunities and how people are treated.
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