GGH3704 Assignment
1 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 2
2024 (588871) - DUE 2
August 2024 ; 100%
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, Ensure your success with us .. Analyse the influence of
globalization on the development of urban hierarchies and the
formation of global city networks. In your response, include a
discussion of the implications of these changes on local urban
governance and socio-economic structures within cities.
Critique of Settlement Patterns in South Africa
Introduction
South Africa’s human settlement patterns are deeply rooted in
its historical context, reflecting the legacy of apartheid and
colonialism. The statement that South Africa's settlement
patterns mirror pre-democratic structures and perpetuate poverty
cycles highlights concerns about the enduring impact of
historical inequalities on contemporary urban and rural
landscapes. This critique explores the validity of this statement
by analyzing how historical settlement patterns continue to
influence current socio-economic conditions. It will also provide
an analysis of the current settlement patterns in [Your
Area/Town] to illustrate these dynamics.
Historical Context
The apartheid era was characterized by rigid racial segregation,
with policies that enforced spatial separation of different racial
groups. This segregation was institutionalized through the Group
Areas Act, which restricted non-white communities to specific
areas with limited access to resources and economic
opportunities. As a result, urban and rural areas were divided