2A People See And Understand Places In Different Ways Flashcards
(12 cards)
What factors influence peoples perceptions of a place?
Age
Gender
Sexuality
Religion
Why do people’s perceptions of a place change as they get older?
Roles and connections to a place may change over time
What is the case study for how age affects perception?
Nanmoku Japan
The village has the most aged population in Japan
Why does gender affect people’s place perception?
A significant question of safety gives specific meaning to a place
For example urban layout for safety
How does religion affect people’s perception of place?
Humans can give place significant meaning though religious influences such as buildings and landscapes
Example of religious influence on a place?
Afghanistan has a strong influence from Islam which shapes the built environment
Who are the kurds?
An ethnic group spread across a number of middle eastern countries
What do the kurds want?
Their own individual state
What have the kurds suffered from?
Persecution and conflict
What is globalization?
The interconnectedness and interdependence of the world
What is global village?
The idea that the world has become smaller because of greater interconnectedness
What is time space compression?
Space is no longer a barrier as it once was due to communication and movement of people
