Perspectives on inequality and development

Geography

Lives around the world

Measuring and mapping development

GIS: Analysing inequality at different scales

Changes in wealth and quality of life over time

Physical geography and development

Past and present causes of inequality

Inequality and migration

Gender and inequality

Climate justice and environmental inequality

Strategies to support development

Grassroots movements and development

This unit teaches pupils about the patterns, causes and impact of inequality around the world. Pupils will investigate how patterns of inequality affect people and places and how attempts have been made to reduce the development gap.

Global inequalities and development: how does life vary around the world?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Differences in personal opinions and beliefs

The uneven distribution of resources, opportunities, and living conditions

Which of the following best describes inequality?

Some people having better healthcare than others

Every country having the same amount of money

Which of the following is an example of inequality?

Expanding industries without considering the impact

Meeting present needs without harming future generations

inequality in access to internet technology

Match up the description with the correct type of inequality.

What human geography factors affect peoples lives around the world?

The average income of people in a country.

Differences in wealth, opportunities, and living conditions

we also need to know where people live within a county clearly.

it gives us a limited understanding of what a place is like.

We can learn about countries by comparing their average income but...

The improvement of people’s quality of life

What does ‘development’ mean in geography?

Starter Quiz