Define the term place in geography.
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Define the term place in geography.
Place in geography is space plus meaning.
What is topophobia?
Topophobia is a negative attachment to a place.
Define topophilia.
Topophilia is a positive attachment to a place.
True or False?
People can only form attachments to places they have visited.
False.
People can form attachments to places through perception gained from media or hearing the experiences of others.
What is place perspective?
Place perspective is the combination of lived experience and perception of place.
Define localism.
Localism is a preference for the place closest to you.
What does regionalism refer to in terms of place identity?
Regionalism refers to identification with a distinct region, such as describing oneself as 'Cornish' rather than 'English'.
Define sense of place.
Sense of place is the attachment between person and place due to lived experience, or the distinctive character of a place.
What are the three ways to think about how to define place?
The three ways to think about how to define place are:
Location.
Locale.
Sense of place.
What is placelessness?
Placelessness is essentially no sense of place, involving no awareness of the deep and symbolic significance of places and no appreciation of their identities.
What does it mean for a place to be a social construct?
For a place to be a social construct means that some people can feel 'in place' and some can feel 'out of place'.
Define placemaking processes.
Placemaking processes are actions used to create spatial inclusion or exclusion.
True or False?
Dominant groups always create spatial inclusion.
False.
Dominant groups can create social norms that lead to spatial exclusion for those who deviate from the norm.
What are insider perspectives?
Insider perspectives come from being fluent in the local language, being born in the place, and knowing the customs and norms.
Define outsider perspectives.
Outsider perspectives are views held by people who are not from the area or do not fit the social norm.
True or False?
People with insider perspectives usually feel safe in a place.
True.
People with insider perspectives usually feel safe in a place.
What factors contribute to insider perspectives?
Factors contributing to insider perspectives include:
Being fluent in the local language.
Being born in the place.
Knowing customs and norms.
Having friends/family connections.
Define spatial exclusion.
Spatial exclusion is the process of physically preventing certain groups from accessing or using specific spaces.
What can cause people from the local area to have outsider perspectives?
People from the local area can have outsider perspectives if they do not fit the social norm, such as those with different sexualities or genders.
Define near places.
Near places are those that we consider close to us.
What are far places?
Far places are those that we consider distant.
True or False?
The concept of near and far places is objective.
False.
The concept of near and far places is subjective and can vary between countries and cultures.
What is time-space compression?
Time-space compression refers to improvements in transport that allow people to reach far places more quickly.
Define real places.
Real places are those we have been to or exist as places to visit, with a distinctive character or identity developed over time.
What are constructed places?
Constructed places are either imagined places (like Hogwarts) or those created to imitate the identity of existing places (like the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas).
Define experienced places.
Experienced places are those where people have spent time and have direct experience of.
What are media places?
Media places are those we have experienced through representations in media, such as books, TV, film, or social media.
True or False?
Experiencing a place always reinforces previous perceptions.
False.
Experiencing a place can change previous perceptions.
What is genus loci?
Genus loci, or 'spirit of place', refers to the unique qualities that make each place distinct and can only be understood by experiencing the place.
Define endogenous factors.
Endogenous factors are internal factors that affect a place's character.
What are examples of physical endogenous factors?
Examples of physical endogenous factors include:
Geology.
Location.
Climate.
True or False?
Human and physical endogenous factors always work independently.
False.
Human and physical endogenous factors can work independently but are also closely linked.
What are exogenous factors?
Exogenous factors are external factors that affect a place's character.
Define flows in the context of exogenous factors.
Flows in the context of exogenous factors are movements of people, resources, money, and ideas between places.
How can topography affect settlement patterns?
Topography can affect settlement patterns by influencing the layout of towns or villages, such as creating linear patterns in steep, mountainous areas.
What is Americanisation?
Americanisation is the influence of American culture and ideas on other places around the world.
True or False?
Local geology always determines the architectural style of an area.
False.
Local geology often influences the architectural style, but it is not the sole determining factor.
How can flows of asylum seekers affect the character of a place?
Flows of asylum seekers can affect the character of a place by introducing new languages, businesses, and cultural practices.
What is an example of how human endogenous factors affect place character?
Examples of how human endogenous factors affect place character are through land use, infrastructure, or architectural style.