Key Terms Flashcards
What is topophilia?
A strong sense of love of a particular place
Topophilia reflects emotional connections people have with specific locations.
What does topophobia refer to?
A fear or dread of certain places
Topophobia can influence an individual’s willingness to visit or stay in particular areas.
Define ‘insider’ in the context of place perception.
The perspective of someone who knows a place well and is familiar with its topography and daily rhythms
Insiders often have a deeper understanding of the cultural and social dynamics of a place.
What is an ‘outsider’?
The perspective of someone who does not know a place well or is marginalised in a community
Outsiders may lack the nuanced understanding that insiders possess.
What are exogenous factors?
Factors from outside a place that force a change in a place’s character
Exogenous factors can include economic shifts, migration, or global trends.
What are endogenous factors?
Factors within a place that help shape its character
Endogenous factors can include local culture, history, and community interactions.
Define inter-country migration.
The movement of people into a country from another country
Inter-country migration often affects demographics and cultural diversity.
What is intra-country migration?
The movement of people around a country, remaining in the same country
Intra-country migration can be driven by job opportunities, education, or lifestyle choices.
What does homogenisation refer to?
The process whereby places and social characteristics become more similar to each other
Homogenisation can lead to a loss of unique local cultures and identities.
What is regeneration in the context of urban studies?
A form of renewal and redevelopment of a run down area to improve conditions and quality of life
Regeneration projects often aim to attract investment and residents back to an area.
Define a ‘far place’.
Somewhere that is known but not well known due to distance
Far places can evoke curiosity but lack familiarity.
What is a ‘near place’?
Somewhere that is known well due to being close by
Near places are often associated with personal memories and experiences.
What is an experienced place?
A place that you have visited and know well
Experienced places often have strong emotional ties for individuals.
Define a media place.
A place that you have experienced virtually or through other people’s perceptions
Media places can influence how one perceives a location without having visited it.
What is meant by the term ‘place’?
The way an area is perceived depending on location, local and emotional attachment
Place is influenced by both personal experiences and broader cultural narratives.
