Global sense of place

Question 1

Why is it important to have a global sense of place

Answer 1

Places are dynamic, with multiple identities and have no boundaries, because they are constantly being changed by the wider world. To try and fully understand one place, you can link it with a place beyond.

Question 2

what is globalisation

Answer 2

The increased integration of global economies, societies and cultures, making the world a more accessible place

Question 3

How does globalisation change a place

Answer 3

1. Creates clone towns (placelessness) as everywhere has the same shops
2. Opens up places to new ideas and provides new ventures

Question 4

Give an example of a place trying to tackle clone towns

Answer 4

Totnes, South Devon

Question 5

Explain the story of Totnes

Answer 5

2012 a costa tried to open in Totnes. There were 42 places that already sold coffee so 75% of the population signed an online petition to halt it from opening. A further 300 people wrote to the council. They did this because Totnes is an area of outstanding natural beauty, and they didn’t want it to become a clone town, despite having a Superdrug and WHSmith

Question 6

How have global companies adapted to avoid being outcast

Answer 6

Glocalisation

Question 7

What is glocalisation

Answer 7

When companies adapt to a local market place to appeal to the consumer market

Question 8

Give an example of glocalisation

Answer 8

McDonald’s have many different special menu items depending on the country they are in such as the McArabia flatbread chicken served in Saudi Arabia