Concept Of Place Flashcards
True or false: the concept of place is constantly changing?
This is true.
What 3 aspects can be used to explore the importance of place to humans?
Identity
Belonging
Well-being
Define perception of place:
This is the way in which a place is viewed or regarded by people.
What can the perception of place be influenced by?
Media representation
Personal experience
What are the 3 scales of identity?
Localism
Regionalism
Nationalism
What is localism?
This is an affection and or an emotional ownership of a particular place.
Give an example of localism?
Your home.
What is meant by nationalism?
Loyalty and devotion to a nation which creates a sense of national consciousness.
Give an example of nationalism.
British
What is regionalism?
A consciousness of and a loyalty to a distinct region with a population that shares similarities.
Give an example of regionalism.
Yorkshire
What is meant by identity?
Depth of feeling and knowledge and understanding of a place.
What can be critical in construction of identity?
Place
How does the quality and intensity of an experience affect the identity of a place?
The more enjoyable a place is the more attached we feel.
What forms part of your identity?
Your home and geographical location.
What is meant by belonging?
This means being part of a community.
The extent to which one feels a sense of belonging depends on which three factors?
Religion
Gender
Age
What is a key factor that makes a place successful and sustainable?
Belonging
What do regeneration schemes focus on?
They focus on social environment rather than built environment.
Who may have different views on what makes a good place?
Individuals
What was the best place to live in Britain adorning to the Sunday Times in 2014?
Skipton
Why did Skipton win?
It has a high street with independent shops.
Schools
Close to Yorkshire Dales
Which area of Cornwall came 4th in the Sunday Times 2014 best place to live?
Falmouth in Cornwall
What was good about Falmouth?
Sea views
Beaches
Countryside
Cultural hub
What are seen as more important features when promoting happiness and wellbeing within a place?
Generally accepted features.
What is important to different groups?
Different factors will be important to different groups when promoting happiness and wellbeing.
Define location.
“Where” a place is, for example the coordinates in a map.
What is meant by perception of place?
This is the way in which place is viewed or regarded by people.
What can influence the perception of a place?
Media representations
Personal experience
Define place.
A location with meaning.
In what two ways can places be meaningful?
To individuals they are personal and subjective.
At a social or cultural level, meanings can be shared by different groups of people.
Why is placemaking?
This is the deliberate shaping of an environment to facilitate social interaction and improve a community’s quality of life.
What is meant by sense of place?
This refers to the subjective and emotional attachment people have to a place.
How do people develop a sense of place?
Through experience and knowledge of a particular area.
