Brazilian favelas such as the one shown above began to expand rapidly during the 1970's. What was one reason for this expansion?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for one reason why Brazilian favelas began to expand rapidly in the 1970s. It requires understanding the socio-economic conditions of that era, particularly regarding migration, urbanization, and government policies.
Answer
Migrants from rural areas could not afford to settle in city centers.
Migrants from rural areas could not afford to settle in city centers.
Answer for screen readers
Migrants from rural areas could not afford to settle in city centers.
More Information
The expansion of Brazilian favelas in the 1970s was largely due to rural workers migrating to cities in search of better employment opportunities. These migrants often couldn't afford to live in the more expensive areas of the city, resulting in the rapid growth of favelas.
Tips
A common mistake is to attribute the expansion solely to government actions or regional conflicts, rather than focusing on economic reasons such as affordability issues.
Sources
- Urban Land and Housing Challenges Brazil - lincolninst.edu
- World Geography RELEASED - Texas Education Agency - tea.texas.gov
- Gauth Math Solution - gauthmath.com
