The Concept Of Place Flashcards
What is the definition of place?
A place has both an objective location (coordinates) and a subjective meaning.
Sense of place refers to the emotional attachment people form with a place.
Lived experience shapes how people interact with and perceive a place.
What is the formula for understanding place?
Place = Location + Meaning
What is an insider perspective of place?
Based on daily experiences and routines.
Includes local traditions, shared experiences, and familiarity.
Example: A local resident who knows their neighbourhood well.
What is an outsider perspective of place?
A fresh, external viewpoint from a visitor or newcomer.
Neutral or abstract views, lacking deep personal connections.
Example: A tourist visiting a new country for the first time.
What is the difference between experienced and media places?
Experienced places: Visited or lived in directly.
Media places: Known through TV, books, films, or the internet.
What is the difference between near and far places?
Near places: Central to daily life and frequent interaction.
Far places: Places experienced through media or occasional visits (e.g., tourism, migration).
What are endogenous factors?
Internal characteristics that shape a place’s identity.
Examples:
- Natural: Geology, altitude, coastal/inland location.
- Demographic: Population size, age, gender, ethnicity.
- Socio-economic: Income, education levels, job types.
- Cultural: Religion, traditions.
- Political: Local/national governance, activism.
- Built environment: Age/style of buildings, housing density.
What are exogenous factors?
External influences that shape a place.
Examples:
- Economic globalisation: Presence of international businesses.
- Social globalisation: Fast food chains, social media, cultural diffusion.
- Migration impacts: Multicultural communities, ethnic diversity.
