6.3. Social and Economic Issues

• Match the social issue with its description:

  Poverty ↔️ Deprivation within urban areas

  Inequality ↔️ Disparities in access to resources
• Steps to address urban social and economic challenges

  1️⃣ Identify the issues

  2️⃣ Develop strategies

  3️⃣ Implement policies

  4️⃣ Monitor progress
• Which group is disproportionately affected by unemployment in urban areas?

  Youth
• Inequality in urban areas includes unequal access to education, healthcare, and housing
• Disparities in access to resources between different socioeconomic groups in urban areas are referred to as inequality
• Addressing economic problems in urban areas is crucial for building more inclusive and sustainable cities
• Sustainable infrastructure can help vulnerable communities withstand shocks and stresses

  True
• Order the following urban social issues from most to least impactful in creating a cycle of disadvantage:

  1️⃣ Poverty

  2️⃣ Inequality

  3️⃣ Marginalization
• Economic challenges in urban areas often intersect with social issues like poverty and inequality


  True
• Unemployment is a key economic issue in urban areas, particularly among certain groups

  True
• Addressing economic challenges in urban areas is essential for creating inclusive and sustainable cities


  True
• A lack of affordable housing can lead to homelessness and displacement of lower-income residents.


  True
• Adopting a sustainable approach to urban development requires coordinated efforts across various sectors and stakeholders.

  True
• In São Paulo, Brazil, racial and socioeconomic segregation isolates poorer communities from opportunities.
• Investments in education and healthcare aim to reduce disparities in opportunities and promote social mobility.
• Urban economic issues include unemployment and income disparities.


  True
• Which economic group is particularly affected by high unemployment rates in urban areas?

  Ethnic minorities
• Addressing urban social issues is crucial for building more equitable cities.

  True
• Match the economic issue with its description:

  Unemployment ↔️ High rates among specific groups

  Gentrification ↔️ Uneven economic development
• What is the term for the exclusion of certain groups from mainstream urban life and opportunities?

  Marginalization
• Sustainability in urban development aims to balance environmental, social, and economic considerations
• High rates of poverty in urban areas lead to a lack of access to basic services
• One of the key economic issues in urban areas is high unemployment rates, especially among ethnic minorities and youth
• Inequality in urban areas refers to disparities in access to education, healthcare, and housing
• Gentrification in urban areas leads to uneven economic development and rising costs
• High unemployment rates in urban areas disproportionately affect ethnic minorities and youth
• Match the impact of sustainability in urban development with its description:

  Social Equity ↔️ Improves access to essential services and opportunities

  Affordable Housing ↔️ Increases the supply of affordable homes

  Job Creation ↔️ Generates new employment opportunities

  Community Resilience ↔️ Helps vulnerable communities withstand shocks
• What is one social issue faced in New York City according to the case study?

  Poverty and homelessness
• Match the policy approach with its description:

  Affordable Housing Initiatives ↔️ Policies to increase the supply of affordable homes

  Targeted Employment Programs ↔️ Initiatives to create job opportunities

  Improved Access to Education and Healthcare ↔️ Investments in public services and infrastructure

  Sustainable Urban Planning ↔️ Integration of environmental, social, and economic considerations

  Community Engagement and Empowerment ↔️ Involvement of local residents in decision-making
• Community engagement and empowerment ensure policies and programs are tailored to local needs.
• Urban social and economic issues impact the quality of life
• Social issues in urban areas often lead to inequality and poverty
• Inequality in urban areas refers to disparities in access to education, healthcare, and housing
• Housing affordability issues in urban areas often lead to homelessness
• Understanding urban social and economic challenges is key to creating sustainable cities.


  True
• Addressing urban economic issues is crucial for building inclusive cities.

  True
• The economic challenges in urban areas often intersect with social issues like poverty and inequality

  True
• Adopting a sustainable approach to urban development requires coordinated efforts across various sectors
• Poverty in urban areas leads to a lack of access to basic opportunities
• High unemployment rates in urban areas disproportionately affect ethnic minorities and youth