changing places Flashcards
in the context of place, explain the meaning of endogenous and exogenous factors [4 marks]
- Endogenous factors are internal factors that influence the identity of a place.
For example, the topography (if its a mountainous region) or the infrastructure, which can create iconic skylines. - Exogenous factors are external influences on the identity of a place.
for example, migration of young people away from a place, or people into a place can create a melting pot of cultures such as the lower east side in New York.
Explain how shifting flows of investment can change either the demographic characteristics or socio economic characteristics of a place [4 marks]
investment into the infrastructure of a place such as the lower east side, can drive up housing prices within the area which can then increase the prices in local shops, also known as gentrification. This forces out people of a lower socioeconomic class, causing them to become displaced. gentrification can lead to a change in demographics, as the typically, the only people who can afford the housing tend to be older and white. This changes the characteristics of a place as the cultural melting pot becomes more ethnocentric.
explain why an outsider perspective might give a different sense of place to an insider perspective [4 marks]
an ‘outsider’ is someone who doesn’t live in or come from a specific place, and so they haven’t been able to experience/ understand the customs or cultural practices of a place. this means that they might have a different perspective of a place due to the fact that they don’t have a sense of place attached to a place. however, ‘insiders’ would be living in or come from that place, which means that the have a sense of space, and therefore would have a different perspective due to their unique insight.
explain how exogenous factors contribute to the character of a place.
exogenous factors are external factors that originate from outside a place. For example, flows of people from immigration (tourists, immigrants) this can change the character of a place as it can become more diverse and a melting pot of different cultures. for example, the lower east side had large flows of immigration throughout history which led to many synagogues being built, and the lower east side became the first racially intergrated neighbouhood in New York.
where is the Mostar bridge located
Bosnia
why does the mostar bridge have cultural connections to the people living in Bosnia
due to it’s outstanding beauty and structural integrity. i was considered to be a symbol of peace as it brought cultures together
why was the mostar bridge destroyed, and how does this illustrate the importance of place and its ability to shape identities?
the bridge was destroyed due to constant shelling in the Bosnian war during the 90s. The people of Bosnia were grieving the bridge when it was destroyed, as they felt they had a cultural connection with it that had shaped their identity.
how can places promote well being?
providing open green spaces, transport links, a variety of shops, safe and up to date infrastructure, street lamps, libraries and other public services, a space with cultural diversity
what is the phenomenological approach of theorising place?
focuses on how places are perceived, experienced and given meaning
what is the descriptive approach of theorising place?
focuses on the unique characteristics of a place
what is the social constructionist approach of theorising place?
focuses on why a place is the way it is
what is positionality
the social and political context that creates identity in terms of CAGED
what are some factors that can shape someone’s positionality
age
race
class
gender
ethnicity
disability
sexual orientation
how might city planners be able to make cities safe and more accessible
drop curbs
accessible toilets
well lit streets
open green spaces
street furniture
trees
making the traffic lights stay red for longer allows people more time to cross the road.
what are media places
somewhere not visited but seen in different forms of media, i.e. books, tv, film, music etc.
