Urban poverty is one of the most persistent challenges faced by rapidly urbanizing societies in the Global South. Cities promise economic opportunity, social mobility, and access to modern infrastructure, yet for millions of urban residents these promises remain unfulfilled. Manila in the Philippines and Jakarta in Indonesia are two prominent examples of megacities where rapid … Read more
Introduction Urban sociology examines how social life, power relations, culture, economy, and inequality are shaped within cities. European metropolitan centres provide particularly rich cases because of their long histories, layered social structures, and contemporary global roles. Among them, Paris, Berlin, and London stand out as three global cities with distinct urban trajectories. Although all three … Read more
Urban poverty in India is not merely an economic condition; it is a complex social phenomenon shaped by history, policy, culture, and the changing nature of work and cities themselves. Over recent decades millions have moved into Indian towns and cities seeking better opportunities, yet too many arrive only to find precarious livelihoods, insecure housing, … Read more