Urbanization and its impact on the society

Urbanization is the process by which people move from rural to urban areas. It is a global phenomenon that has been happening for centuries. Causes of urbanization: Economic opportunities: People move to cities in search of better jobs and economic opportunities. Education: People move to cities to get a better education. Healthcare: People move to […]

Urbanization is the gradual shift of population from rural to urban areas and the resulting increasing proportion of a population that resides in urban rather than rural places. The main problems associated with urbanization: Sprawl Housing slums Crowding & depersonalization Water supply & drainage, urban floods, Transportation & traffic; power shortage; Sanitation, pollution, urban heat