eir lives for the better. These movements have often been in the face of dictatorship or military styled governments who did little to help but rather hinder people from making changes to their community. Three countries are examined on a social movement basis, they are, Mexico, Chile and Uruguay.
             Mexico experienced a growth period between 1940-1970, where the government created incentives for industry and set up infrastructures. However, the rate of growth was slower than the rural to urban migration. Bennet (1992, p242) states, "between 1930 and 1980 there was a radical shift of the population from rural to urban areas: In 1930 two-thirds of Mexico's population lived in the country side; by 1980, two thirds lived in urban areas." This led to a deficit of four million homes by 1980, which affected 30% of the population. During the early 80's the urban poor became even worse off by the fall of the pet
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