The importance of place in human life and experience

Question 1

Define perception of place:

Answer 1

• This is the way in which a place is viewed or regarded by people. - It can be influenced by Media representation + Personal experience

Question 2

What are the 3 scales of identity?

Answer 2

Localism Regionalism Nationalism

Question 3

What is localism?

Answer 3

This is an affection and or an emotional ownership of a particular place. eg your home

Question 4

What is meant by nationalism?

Answer 4

Loyalty and devotion to a nation which creates a sense of national consciousness e.g British

Question 5

Give an example of nationalism.

Answer 5

British

Question 6

What is regionalism?

Answer 6

A consciousness of and a loyalty to a distinct region with a population that shares similarities e.g Yorkshire

Question 7

What 3 aspects can be used to explore the importance of place to humans?

Answer 7

Identity Belonging Well-being

Question 8

What is meant by identity?

Answer 8

• Depth of feeling and knowledge and understanding of a place. - place is critical in construction of identity - Your home and geographical location forms part of your identity

Question 9

How does the quality and intensity of an experience affect the identity of a place?

Answer 9

The more enjoyable a place is the more attached we feel.

Question 10

What is meant by belonging?

Answer 10

This means being part of a community. - to which one feels a sense of belonging depends on Religion, Gender and Age

Question 11

What is a key factor that makes a place successful and sustainable?

Answer 11

Belonging

Question 12

What do regeneration schemes focus on?

Answer 12

They focus on social environment rather than built environment.

Question 13

Who may have different views on what makes a good place?

Answer 13

Individuals

Question 14

What are seen as more important features when promoting happiness and wellbeing within a place?

Answer 14

Generally accepted features.

Question 15

What is important to different groups?

Answer 15

Different factors will be important to different groups when promoting happiness and wellbeing.

Question 16

Define location.

Answer 16

“Where” a place is, for example the coordinates in a map.

Question 17

What is meant by perception of place?

Answer 17

This is the way in which place is viewed or regarded by people. - Can be influenced by media representations or personal experience

Question 18

Define place.

Answer 18

A location with meaning. - Can be meaningful if To individuals they are personal and subjective. At a social or cultural level, meanings can be shared by different groups of people.

Question 19

Placemaking

Answer 19

This is the deliberate shaping of an environment to facilitate social interaction and improve a community’s quality of life.

Question 20

What is meant by Sense of place

Answer 20

• This refers to the subjective and emotional attachment people have to a place. - people develop a sense of place through This refers to the subjective and emotional attachment people have to a place.