Wk 10- Slumming It Essay

In a 2 -3 page essay, please use the theories of Nozick and Rawls to analyze the documentary Slumming It. In particular, what would be the analytical process for evaluating the possible housing towers that some people in Mumbai proposed for the slums? Show me Nozick and Rawl’s analysis.

There should be an introduction and conclusion. The body of the essay should include the defining and describing the principles of both Nozick and Rawls. In addition, you need to apply these principles to Dharavi with specificity. Give me a paragraph per principle. In a special way, demonstrate to me that you understand the theory of Rawls who uses his own vocabulary at times. You will need to include the Maximin Rule, Original Position, and the Veil of Ignorance.

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‘Slumming it’ is a documentary by an American TV personality Kevin McCloud who gives his viewers a close insight on the day to day activities of the people who live in one of the biggest slums in Asia Dharavi. Kevin McCloud goes as far as even working and living with the slum dwellers that he reveals despite their difficulties, have developed a sense of unity and spirituality that makes them stand out as a very dedicated lot.

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