3c: Jembatan Besi

place characteristics

• population: 10 million

• location: Jakarta, Indonesia

• slum 4km northwest from the city

• slum population is around 4000

Evidence of social inequality: housing

• overcrowded + informal settlement: poorly built houses, limited clean water

• inadequate infrastructure: roads, drainage + electricity is lacking

evidence of social inequality: environmental quality

• pollution: high air + water pollution from industrial activities → cooking with kerosene → high emissions WB disease e.g cholera are common

evidence of social inequality: crime rates

• high crime rates: petty crimes + theft are common due to poverty + lack of exon opportunities

evidence of social inequality: digital divide

• limited tech access: limited internet access + digital tech → increase ed + econ disparities

factors influencing Socio inequality: income

• low income levels: low wages from informal/low-skill jobs → limit ability to afford good living conditions

• $4 per day, avg income is $12,754

factors influencing Socio inequality: gender

• gender inequality: women have fewer opportunities → barriers in getting ed + healthcare

factors influencing Socio inequality: age

• vulnerable populations: kids + elderly are affected by poor living conditions + limited service access

factors influencing Socio inequality: health

• poor health outcomes: limited access + unhealthy living environment → high illness + malnutrition rate

• life expectancy: 69 years

factors influencing Socio inequality: personal mobility

limited mobility: poor transport infrastructure restricts people’s access to better jobs, ed + healthcare

factors influencing Socio inequality: ethnicity

• marginalised communities: some ethnic groups face discrimination + exclusion → limits opportunities

factors influencing Socio inequality: education

• low ed attainment: limited access to quality ed continued poverty cycle

Impact on lives: health risks

• frequent exposure to pollutants + inadequate sanitisation → chronic health issues

Impact on lives: economic struggles

• low-income level + lack of stable employment opportunities → difficult to improve living conditions

Impact on lives: education barriers

• limited access → restricts kids’ future opportunities → continues poverty cycle

Impact on lives: social exclusion

• marginalised groups face exclusion + discrimination → affects ability to participate in society

compare this to?

• Northwood, Irvine California