Introducing Social Geographies (Routledge 2001) Flashcards
What is Social Geography?
Ways in which social relations identities and social inequalities are produced
What was the aim of Social Geography in the 70’s and 80’s?
Spatial patterns of wealthfare and inequality
In modern social geography, what forms of inequality have become key interests?
Sexuality, Disability, Age
What is the name given to the shift in cultural studies?
Cultural Turn
What negative effect has the cultural turn had on social geography?
Overshadows social geographies central concerns
When was the cultural turn?
80’s and 90’s
What is a positive of the cultural turn?
Recognition of diverse social groups
What does society denote?
The ties that people have with others
In a geographic sense what is a society?
Occupying a geographic space with common political systems
What did Margaret Thatcher say about society?
It does not exist
What is a socialist view of society?
Individuals are both enables and constricted by society
How does space construct social activity?
Different places have different job opportunities or wealth
Why do peoples own views on other vary?
Identities are variable and subjective
What may influence personal goals and views?
The state
What are positivist approaches?
As if it were a natural science, seeking to make statements and laws
