Population Density

Population Density Population explosion and overcrowding has become an ever increasing threat to the world today . Overcrowding describes a condition where space has become limited and therefore , has negative effects . The problem of overcrowding can be more threatening if it occurs in a area where people came from diverse backgrounds and are not civil with each other . Overcrowding is a serious problem . To illustrate , I recall a time when I was living in a college dormitory . There , I have to respect other cultural beliefs , practices and rituals (which may not be

agreeable to me ) otherwise conflict will become a constant occurrence The hardest part was adjusting to the attitudes of others especially those who came from dissimilar backgrounds and races . Attitudes can be the worse problem as there were those who were very sensitive insensitive , moody , dishonest , and wasteful and use personal belongings without asking permission . Moreover , some acceptable habits , words and gestures can be a taboo to other cultures . Another difficulty that I had experienced is regarding the use of the dormitory amenities . For example , if I do not want to be late for class , I have to wake up early in to be the first to take a bath otherwise I will have to wait for those who does not seem to think that time was gold and that others were anxiously waiting for them outside while they perform their bathroom rituals . Study hour was also a big frustration as my roommates talked on and on and blasted their stereos while I tried to concentrate In a larger scale , my dormitory experience aptly describes what America is currently facing and will continue to be facing with its growing population . As a country that has become a symbol of hope and prosperity all over the world , it has become a melting pot for many cultures from Asia , Africa , Europe and South America . Many cities in America now had become congested with the influx of immigrants . The presence of Chinese , Japanese , French , Indians , Mexicans , etc brought into constant contact different practices , beliefs and attitudes which of course could trigger conflict and misunderstanding between neighborhood , workplaces and schools . Because of these misunderstanding which is often aggravated with the inability to communicate well due to language difference , there is constant tension and crime increases between races and cultures , especially among the youth (Katz et . al 2005 , pp . 234 ,320 . Another problem with overcrowding in the American scene is regarding problems with housing and increasing homelessness Between neighbors , long standing residents will find themselves resisting newcomers and will have to fight over neighborhood parking home upkeep and noise . Long standing residents , especially the rich will also have clashes with the housing enforcement officials regarding who and what should be allowed in their particular neighborhood Moreover , with growing population , slums and ghettos will proliferate as many newcomers and immigrants will first settle in these areas since it is cheap and where workplace is near . The problem with slums is that it lacked amenities...