This document discusses the effects of urbanization on social relations. It notes that as populations increase and migrate from rural to urban areas, social bonds weaken as family and neighborhood ties are replaced by workplace connections. Urbanization also leads to less trust in society and the creation of social classes. Specific groups at risk are those experiencing unplanned population growth and poor living conditions. A lack of public, private, and civic institutions further exacerbates the negative impacts of urbanization on social relations.