Dd101 Tma02 Describe Some Inequalities on City Road

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City Road is one of the busiest streets in Cardiff and is an excellent example of the wide variety of life in a city today. Despite City Road being a multi-cultural society, there are many inequalities which exist. The term ‘inequality’ refers to “the unequal distribution of valued social resources within a society or between societies.” (Blakeley et al., 2012, p. 26). Throughout this essay I will explore factors such as the structure of City Road, parking and traffic congestion, local businesses and people’s perceptions and their role in becoming inequalities. The way City Road is structured does not reflect its society to a maximum. This results in access to resources not being available to all people. The structure becomes a problem when the buildings and streets are not designed to cater for those who find it difficult to get around, whether due to mobility problems, age or pushing a pram. This includes cobbled streets, steps and uneven pavements which may make some people feel less significant as their access to places is limited. However, Rodney Bernan explains how white strips on bollards have been used to help those with poorer vision, in this case, preventing a psychical difference from becoming an inequality. Due to City Road catering for a wide selection of people, there is an unfair division of parking spaces and problems with traffic congestion. This affects local residents on a daily basis, as well as many outsiders travelling to use amenities within City Road. This results in “competition for the use of space...most obviously between pedestrians and vehicles” (Blakeley et al., 2009, p. 20). This also results in unlawful parking by non-residents due to shortage of space. Traffic congestion due to City Road being so busy has a major impact, creating disparity and affecting social connections. Visiting friends and family and making use of
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