Category Archives: Human Geography

Urban Poverty Differs from Rural Poverty.

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

In rural areas, poverty is often a result of an absence of adequate land holdings, low agricultural productivity, limited non-farm employment opportunities and  lack of basic infrastructure and services. Small farmers often face enormous difficulties to acquire the necessary technology … Continue reading →

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Urban poor are those people residing in urban areas, who cannot fulfil their family needs in open urban consumer market due to low wages, under employment or unemployment. There is gap between income and fulfilment of needs; hence their living … Continue reading →

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Rashid Faridi | 4 Comments

Social Exclusion:The Term and Spatiality

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

Exclusionary processes can have various dimensions: Political exclusion can include the denial of citizenship rights such as political participation and the right to organise, and also of personal security, the rule of law, freedom of expression and equality of opportunity. Bhalla … Continue reading →

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Brasilia:A City that looks Like an Aeroplane

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Rashid Faridi

There are many interesting settlements in the world  but Brasilia is unique.Brasília  is the federal capital of Brazil and the seat of government of the Federal District.As a metropolitan area, it ranks lower at sixth in population.besides its shape it … Continue reading →

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