Lesson 3- Insider and Outsider Perspectives to place Flashcards
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Why do people identify more with places they are familiar with?
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- People have a stronger relationship with the places they are familiar with.
- This can lead to people feeling protective of places. This is the main reason why people living within a place are more likely to oppose developments within their local area than those from outside.
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Difference between insider and outsider perspectives?
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- Insider - A viewpoint from an individual within a place/who lives there and has an experience of the place. (More subjective and personal.)
- A viewpoint of someone who is not from the certain place/doesn’t live there/has little or no experience of that place. (More objective as people have no vested interests in the place.)
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Insider perspectives
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- Consider where you live now. You may have lived there a long time; the environment is familiar. It is easy to use transport to get around and you understand the customs and norms
- You may identify as a “local” and feel safe and secure in the place.
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Outsider perspectives
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- May misunderstand social interactions and the norms or unspoken rules in the place. They may be a temporary visitor, hold a foreign passport or not be born into that place.
- At times, being an outsider could mean feel homesick or alienated. The term “out of place” could apply here, where people feel uncomfortable in a particular situation or place
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Characteristics of outsiders and insiders
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- Place of birth
- Citizenship
- Language capability
- Social interaction-Understands unspoken rules of society or misunderstands
- State of mind-Safe, secure, happy – feels at home in that country or Homesick, alienated, in exile – feels out of place
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Which groups are typically treated as outsiders?
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- Travellars, protesters, gays, lesbians
- People who at some point in history may have commited a crime
7
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How can outsiders stereotype a place?
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- Yorkshire. People from Yorkshire are viewed as being a bit glum, especially since you get films like Kes/The Full Monty which paint a picture of post-industrial decline and depression!
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How do insider and outsider perspectives change peoples lives?
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- Investment decisions – policy makers such as politicians and councils decide every day which parts of the UK should/should not get funding for new houses, schools, shops, services and their perspective on a place is influenced by where or not they are an ‘insider.’
- Tourism – should I go to X or Y for my holiday? This affects the economy.
- Residential choices – the South East of the UK is the most densely populated this is based on a perception that the South East is more prosperous than the north.
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Wath insider and outsider perspectives
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- Insiders are familiar with the best places to eat, shop, and socialize, such as the Wath Market and local pubs like The Wheatsheaf
- Insiders feel a strong sense of belonging and connection to the local community, often participating in local events and traditions like the annual Wath upon Dearne Gala
- Outsiders may initially feel out of place due to unfamiliarity with local customs and landmarks, such as not knowing about the significance of the Wath upon Dearne War Memorial.
- Outsiders might need time to learn about the area and find their way around, including discovering essential services and amenities like the Wath Library
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Sheffield insider and outsider perspectives
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- Insiders feel a strong sense of belonging and connection to the local community, often participating in local events and traditions like the Sheffield Food Festival.
- Insiders are familiar with the best places to eat, shop, and socialize, such as Kelham Island Museum and local pubs like The Fat Cat.
- Outsiders may initially feel out of place due to unfamiliarity with local customs and landmarks, such as not knowing about the significance of Sheffield Cathedral.
