How is urbanization negatively affecting our society? The answer to this question is not a simple one. Urbanism【C1】______, polit

How is urbanization negatively affecting our society? The answer to this question is not a simple one. Urbanism promotes urban violence, political instability, crime and aggressive behavior. Rapid population growth in urban areas also perpetuates poverty.    In the United States, the breaking of the traditional family structure is an issue that has become increasingly noticeable in recent years, particularly in urbanized areas. The traditional parents and children are rarely seen in the inner cities any more. There is a weakened bond of kinship, and declining social family significance as America has transferred industrial, educational and recreational activities to specialized institutions outside the home. It is depriving families of their most characteristic, historical functions.
   The variations of people give rise to segregation of people by race, religious practices, ethnic heritage, as well as economic and social status. Segregation often creates much tension and prejudice between social groups. This can cause physical or mental damage to individuals or society.
   People will choose their destination or place of residence according to many different ideals and needs, for example, what fits their budget. The government assumes major responsibility for development attempting to meet rapidly increasing demands for education, housing, agriculture and industrial development, transportation and employment. The government budget is not equally distributed mainly due to differentiation in areas. Areas with higher income will obviously have a higher budget to work with. Urban areas are usually lacking in financial resources. Therefore, they are not able to repair all the problems in these areas, such as education, sanitation and many other categories.
   Due to the overpopulation, the rising divorce rate and the lack of employment opportunity, crime and juvenile delinquency will continue to increase in urban areas. These children grow up in poverty and usually look at crime as a quick and easy way out. The problems in urban areas are far more serious than can be handled in any short-term efforts. We can only hope to contain them, and attempt to make sure that no more problems arise from the already existing ones.(339)