Learning objectives

• Compare the characteristics of two settlement case studies: an inner city area and an area of rural settlement.

• Consider the implications for social welfare – how people’s wellbeing is affected by where they live.

Canning Town Rural Cornwall

How would you describe rural Cornwall?

Activity: Characteristics of rural Cornwall

• Read the information about rural Cornwall.

• Decide if each fact relates to the population structure, economy, housing or services/facilities of the area.

• Cut them out and glue them onto your sheet in the relevant section.

What are the key characteristics?

• Ageing population: out-migration of working aged people.

• Economic deprivation: remoteness and lack of infrastructure, loss of traditional jobs, variable tourism employment, little investment.

• Lack of affordable housing: limited social housing, many second homes and holiday lets.

• Decreasing services and facilities: poor secondary and further education, limited healthcare provision, lack of village shops and public transport.

What is social welfare

Watch the video and write your own definition of social welfare.

Social welfare is about people’s quality of life and how their wellbeing is affected by where they live. It is influenced by characteristics such as:• Quality of housing and environment• Healthcare and facilities offered• Education and quality of schools• Provision of recreation and leisure facilities• Being safe and secure, free from threats (related

to age, race or religion)

Activity: Implications of social welfare

Working in pairs, discuss the implications (consequences) of rural Cornwall’s characteristics for social welfare. Add your ideas to the column on your

case study sheet.

For example:

Second-homes and holiday lets affects affordability of home ownership for local people who are forced to rent accommodation. They may not be able to get onto the housing market unless they move away from the area. This may mean leaving friends and family, and relocating away from places of work. Local people may feel like ‘outsiders’ in their village and distressed or angry at being unable secure homes in the long-term.

Positive factors?!

Environmental benefits?