Chapter 10.2 Global Inequality introduces the concept of "absolute poverty" or the lack of basic necessities,
which typically include adequate food, clean water, safe housing, and access to health care. Watch Las
Colonias in the 21st Century: Progress Along the Texas-Mexico Border (8:46) Hidden America: Life in las
Colonias (4:57) and Poorest Town in Texas (2:35)
Answer: (250-500 words):
What is the role of capital flight in the creation and perpetuation of Texas colonias? What is the role of the
global agricultural industry in the creation and perpetuation of Texas colonias?
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