How has the meaning and representation of Belfast changed?

Question 1

Difference between sense of place and perception of place

Answer 1

. Sense of place is about our own experiences i.e. primary sources

. Perception of place is what we’ve heard about, seen or read from secondary sources e.g. TV, magazines or internet

Question 2

Define Meaning (of place)

Answer 2

Relates to individual or collective perception of a place

Question 3

Define Representation (of place)

Answer 3

How a place is portrayed or seen in society e.g. by the media

Question 4

Summary of the Troubles

Answer 4

. Conflicts in North Ireland between the Nationalists and Unionists

. The Nationalists were catholic and wanted to a united island of Ireland. The Nationalists army was called IRA

. The Unionists were protestant and wanted to stay in the UK. The Unionist army was called UVF

Question 5

Name for Historic Peace agreement in 1998 between Unionists and Nationalists

Answer 5

. Good Friday Agreement

Question 6

Civil Rights march resulted in 13 protestors being shot dead by British Army in 1972

Answer 6

Bloody Sunday

Question 7

Total Number Killed and Injured over three decade war

Answer 7

3,600 killed

50,000 injured