Power relations: exclusion, control, fear Flashcards
What is fear linked to?,
Linked to the presence in public space
What does fear reflect?
Social power relations, fears linked to symbols of danger
How can fear be symbolic?
It can be visual, such as graffiti (unkempt) or unwanted groups such as homeless people
How can fear take spatial forms?
Modifies social realities and transforms spaces of the street
Why are women the ‘weaker group”?
Media coverage exaggerates the extent of violent crime
How is fear easily manipulated?
By the media. They create a perception that the street is dangerous
How can reporting violence lead to fear?
Reporting of violence in areas can create a negative perception of the street/area
What have police and media implied about women?
That women are responsible for their own fate and they have been warned to avoid situations
How does fear affect neighbourhoods?
It can lead to decline in neighbourhoods
When does fear of crime increase? why?
At night as there are fewer people and the use of the street changes
