changes place Flashcards
(31 cards)
what are the 3 aspects of place?
- location
- locale
- sense of place
what does locale mean?
the characteristics of function of a place
what does sense of place mean?
the subjective emotional attatchment to a place
give 3 ways people can identify to a place
- common language
- a national anthem
- a flag
what is a homogenous place?
a place which lacks distinct character
what is a clone town?
an area with a high street dominated by chain stores
define placelessness
the loss of unique character within a place
define glocalisation
when TNCs have to adjust to the local market
what is a transition town?
a town which opposes globalisation and emphasises its local features
what is belonging?
to be a part of a community
give 3 ways belonging is influenced
- race
- ethnicity
- socio-economic factors
what is an insider perspective?
the feeling of being welcome and part of a community
what is an outsider perspective?
the feeling of being unwelcome and distanced from a community
what 2 things do near and far places refer to?
- the geographical distance between places
- the feeling of comfort within a place
what is an experienced place?
one which someone has spent time in
what is a media place?
a place someone has only seen online or read about
what is a disadvantage of media places?
they do not necessarily portray reality
what does the character of a place mean?
the physical and human features which distinguish it from another place
what are endogenous factors?
factors of a place that originated internally
give 3 examples of endogenous factors
- topography
- geoglogy
- wildlife
what are exogenous factors?
factors of a place which have originated externally
give 3 examples of exogenous factors
- political power
- flow of people
- mobility
what is the meaning of a place?
collective or individuals perception of a place
what is the representation of a place?
how a place is portrayed in society
