Changing places Flashcards
what is a place?
- can have an objective meaning eg. map coordinates
- given subject meaning by people who live there- sense of place
- basis of life and activities- ‘lived experience’
what are insider perspectives?
- based on experiences acquired over time
- sense of place and community
- intimate/personal views
what are outsider perspectives?
- often about looking and learning- visitor/tourist
- see things afresh
- form neutral or abstract views of a place
what are endogenous factors?
those than originate from within a place-internally:
- cultural/political factors
- socio-economic characteristics- income/education/types of employment
- built environment
- natural/demographic characteristics
what are exogenous factors?
factors that originate from beyond a place-externally:
- economic and social globalisation
- multi-ethnicity caused by inward migration
which natural and regional influences change the nature of a place?
- transport and infrastructure
- politics
- nearby urban areas
- regional governance
what international and global influences change the nature of a place?
- international airports
- global retailers
- migration
- intl trade agreements
- global tourism opportunites
what is globalisation?
key characteristics/products of a place become known to other parts of the world
what are the challenges of migration?
- housing shortages and price rises
- challenges in delivering education and health care because of language barriers and availability
- cultural challenges
what are the benefits of migration?
- economic opportunities- new businesses etc
- more cultural diversity
what is attachment?
bond between an individual and a community/place
what factors can effect attachment?
- gender
- length of residence
- stage of life-cycle
- memories
- ethnicity and shared culture
- studentification
what is lived experience?
the feelings and personal history of living in a certain place
