Case Study: Changing Flows & External Forces Impacting Place Flashcards
Harrogate, Brick Lane & Thailand (30 cards)
What was the role of the PDA in Thailand’s population policy?
The PDA trained local residents in family planning and oversaw distribution of free contraception.
How did the use of humour and accessibility impact Thailand’s campaign?
Distributing condoms in bars and buses reduced stigma and made contraception socially acceptable.
Why did Thailand offer free vasectomies on the King’s birthday?
To encourage male sterilisation in a culturally respectful and patriotic way.
What is a local example of cultural change from new ideas in Harrogate?
The annual StrEat Festival introduces international street food and global music genres.
How has Brick Lane’s food culture been influenced by flows of ideas?
Each migrant group brought distinct cuisine—Jewish bagels, Bangladeshi curries, etc.
How has eastern European migration affected Harrogate?
It has increased ethnic diversity and created demand for new services like language support.
What services have changed in Harrogate due to migration?
New shops, English language courses, and expansion of faith-based groups.
How has Brick Lane’s population evolved over time?
Through successive migrations—Huguenots, Irish, Jews, Bangladeshis, and now gentrifiers.
What is an example of religious adaptation in Brick Lane due to migration?
A single building has transitioned from a church to chapel, synagogue, and now mosque.
What cultural conflict exists in Brick Lane due to population change?
Displacement of the Bangladeshi community due to rising rents and gentrification.
What housing policy has driven change in Harrogate?
Government initiatives to build affordable housing have led to new developments.
How has investment in elderly care affected Harrogate’s population structure?
Private investment in dementia and retirement housing is attracting older age groups.
What new developments in Harrogate are examples of private investment?
A dementia village in Pannal and new retirement homes funded by companies.
How might new housing developments affect Harrogate culturally?
Increased population and changing demographics will lead to demand for more diverse services.
How is gentrification reshaping Brick Lane?
Wealthier individuals are investing in homes and businesses, changing the area’s character.
What is a key tension caused by investment in Brick Lane?
Local businesses tied to Bangladeshi identity are closing or moving due to rising costs.
Compare how Brick Lane and Harrogate are affected by shifting flows of people.
Both experience demographic change, but Brick Lane faces displacement through gentrification, while Harrogate gains diversity from economic migration.
How do the flows of money differ in impact between Brick Lane and Harrogate?
In Brick Lane, gentrification displaces residents; in Harrogate, targeted investment reshapes the population structure (e.g. elderly care).
What is a common outcome of flows of ideas in Thailand and Harrogate?
Both places adopted new cultural practices—contraception use in Thailand; diverse cuisine in Harrogate.
Why are place-specific details essential in geography case studies?
They show how global processes (e.g. migration, investment, ideas) produce different local outcomes, adding depth and evaluative insight.
How did UK government policy after WWII affect Brick Lane?
The UK encouraged immigration from New Commonwealth countries; many Bangladeshis settled in Brick Lane, creating a strong Bangladeshi community (41% Bangladeshi origin, 41.5% Muslim).
What nickname is Brick Lane known by due to migration policy?
Banglatown – known for its South Asian cuisine and cultural character.
How has the built environment in Brick Lane changed due to demographic shifts?
Religious buildings have adapted—e.g. a church became a chapel, synagogue, and now the Jamme Masjid mosque.
How can government regeneration policies affect places?
They can boost population, housing, and employment through investment—e.g. Hulme City Challenge, London Docklands.
