Favelas in Brazil

Large city centres in developing countries are a phenomenon in expansion. The combination of high population densities, the nature increase of populations, and a rising rural-urban migration are creating an urban landscape that is tainted with poverty, violence, and social issues. Urbanization as a global phenomenon, is greatly affecting the way many people live in the 21st century. In fact, by the year 2050 70% of the world would have already been urbanized (Population Reference Bureau, 2007). Urban development in the developing cities of the world are influenced by this idea, as many developing cities are becoming overcrowded and do not have the infrastructure available to support their citizens. Unavailable infrastructure and a high cost of living are putting the urban poor at jeopardy (Barke et al, 2001). The slum neighbourhoods are where many low-income urban dwellers find their place to live. 'Shanty' towns continue to affect the level of urbanization in developing countries, where a deceptive image of this social process becomes questionable. To get a grasp of this migration, it is poverty and the unavailable access to basic life services (healthcare, water, education, and electricity) that have led to significant migration from the rural environments to large urban centres (Perlman, 2004). Many developing cities are dealing with a large influx of migration that is increasing the overall population and expanding city limits. It must be emphasized that informal settlements are being uncontrollably created, and the people living there, are often found working for low-paying informal jobs, yet largely ignored by their government.
Historical Background of Favelas In Rio de Jeneiro, there are many implications that point out that this developing city is following in the same footsteps that other developing cities are going through. In turn, poor neighbourhoods have been deeply-rooted in Rio de Janeiro and are referred to as ‘wild’ communities that weren't