Spatial InequalityAn unequal distribution of wealth or resources over a geographic

area.

By: Megan Lafave, Talia Oloshansky, Simeone Hall,

and Simon Verghese

Mexico City Slum

This house is in a slum. It is the building that the majority of the population of Mexico City lives in. It is a one room shack. It lacks electricity, and running water.

Mexico City Favela This is a favela owned by a wealthy family. The favela has many rooms and some uncommon luxuries like telephones. Families who own favelas like this might work for the government, or own a successful business.

Berry Gordy’s HouseThis is Berry Gordy’s house. This house has many luxuries such as a pool a indoor bowling alley and much more. This house has many rooms and is on a large estate.

Detroit House for SaleThis house is for families in the lower class. They might not have electricity or running water. These families struggle to live and usually don’t have enough money.

Citations Gwdexter. Berry Gordy's House. 7 Oct. 2007. Digital file.

<http://www.flickr.com/photos/gwdexter/1528443916/>

Hawk, Thomas. House For Sale By Owner. 14 June 2010. Digital file. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomashawk/5348454271/>

Miller, Talea. Jugs for water in poor Mexico City neighborhood. 3 May 2009. Digital file. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/newshour/3498639306/in/photostream/>

Reimann, Ralph Peter. A House. 24 July 2008. Digital file. <http://www.flickr.com/photos/ralpe/2717225639/>