Changing Spaces Flashcards
what is the difference between space and place
a place has more meaning then space
name 3 examples of what can make the identity of a place
physical geography
culture
demography
what is a diaspora
movement of people away from their homeland
global village meaning
describes the closer connections places now have regardless of distance
what is globalisation
the growing integration and interdependence of peoples lives with economic, social and political components
what impacts does globalisation have on finance
trillions of dollars exchanged electronically
TNCs have greater turnovers
what is structural economic change
change in the percentage of a countries workforce employed in different sectors
what is a TNC
transactional corporations
what impact does globalisation have on politics
expansion of international political organisations
media organisations can impact how people vote
what impact does globalisation have on people
-people with skills management etc are moving to where they are in demand
-migrants are coming to areas with higher paid work eg the UK
what impact does globalisation have on culture
-increasing inexpensive global phone and internet connections
-global tourism is transporting people to far locations
what does the idea of time space compression explain
spaces no longer a barrier it was to communication, movement of people, goods and ideas
what does doreen massey say about time space compression
- the border of the worlds greatest ocean have been joined as never before due to the boeing planes
what is the difference between formal and informal representation
formal data usually has quantative data and informal is usually more subjective
name 3 examples of factors affecting perceptions of place
gender
religion
sexuality
name an example of a factor affecting perception of a rural place
re-urbanisation
what is swanages demographic characteristics like
Swanage’s location
dorset, south coast of England
lozells location
west birmingham, UK
swanage natural characteristics
surrounded by bands of hard and soft rock
lozells natural characteristics
overlies a mixture of sand and pebbles
swanage socio-economic characteristics
6% are unemployed or have never worked
17% have no level of education
18% have no cars
lozells socio-economic characteristics
31% are unemployed or have never worked
35% have no level of education
42% have no cars
swanage cultural characteristics
54% christian
lozells cultural characteristics
73% Muslim
how has lozells place identity been shaped by flows of people
-long history of immigration from Caribbean south asian etc
- cultural diversity has contributed to lozells
- economic activity of people setting up small businesses etc
how has swanages place identity been shaped by flows of people
- cultural exchange leading to traditions, customs and migration
-tourisms ebb and flow brings economic benefits
-migration has helped bring perspectives and skills
how has lozells place identity been shaped by flows of money
- management of natural resources such as green spaces has helped give a positive place identity
- availability of amenities have increased the quality of infrastructure and public amenities
-investment in housing has lead to gentrification which changes SE characteristics
how has Swanage been shaped by flows of money
- economic development and infrastructure
money from local businesses and investment has influenced the towns infrastructure
-money from tourism has helped shape the towns appeal to tourists and dictates the development of services and attractions
- flows of money through real estate has helped develop its physical landscape and social structure
how has lozells been shaped by flows of resources
urban planning and design- allocation of resources for urban planning shapes physical layout and aesthetics
educational resources- presence of schools, libraries allow development for opportunities for residence which shapes it as an educated area
how has swanage been shaped by flows of resources
natural resources- location makes it good for fishing and marine sources influences its economy
building materials- extraction of local stone for building has helped shape its architecture
financial resources- investments have helped shape the towns development
how has lozells place identity been shaped by flows of ideas
- cultural exchange - flows of ideas contribute to a diverse cultural identity
- religious diversity has lead to interfaith co-operation to promote understanding with different groups
-community activism has helped shape the communities voice and actions