Changing Places

• What is the definition of a location in the context of place?


  A location is the physical point of where a place is.
• How does a place differ from a location?


  A place is a location that has different meanings to various people.
• What are locales in the context of place?


  Locales are locations in a place associated with everyday activities.
• What role do locales play in social interactions?


  Locales structure social interactions and influence behavioral traits specific to that locale.
• What is meant by the emotional meaning of place?


  Place has an emotional meaning and relationship with people.
• What is the sense of place?


  Sense of place is the subjective emotional attachment to a place that gives it meaning.
• How might someone express their sense of place regarding their childhood home?


  They might say, ‘I have a strong attachment to my house, it is where I grew up.’
• What does placelessness suggest about a place?


  Placelessness suggests that a place is not unique.
• How do chain shops contribute to the concept of clone towns?


  Clone towns arise when similar chain shops dominate locales, making places less unique.
• What is the argument regarding uniqueness in places with different locales?


  Different people will interact in different locales, suggesting these places are unique.
• Who suggested that attachment to a place grows stronger over time?


  Yi-Fu Tuan suggested that attachment to a place grows stronger over time.
• What factors influence the depth of attachment to a place?


  The intensity and number of experiences in a place influence the depth of attachment.
• What happens to a place that has many positive and intense experiences?


  It may become home to the individual.
• What does topophilia refer to?


  Topophilia concerns the love of a place and having a strong attachment to it.
• What is topophobia?


  Topophobia is the dislike of a place.
• Can someone experience topophobia and still have a strong attachment to a place?


  Yes, it is possible to have a strong negative attachment to a place.
• What are the types of places categorized in the study material?

  • Near Places
  • Far Places
  • Experienced Places
  • Media Places
• How are near places defined?

  Near places are those which are close to us and are subjective.
• How can far places have emotional meaning?

  Some people may feel homesick even if they are physically close to home.
• What are experienced places?


  Experienced places are those that we have actually visited.
• What are media places?

  Media places are those we have not visited but learned about through media representations.
• How do media sources affect our sense of place?


  Media sources can change our sense of place subconsciously.
• What does genius loci refer to?


  Genius loci is the spirit of a place.
• What does place character relate to?


  Place character relates to the specific qualities, attributes, or features of a location that make it unique.
• What are the endogenous factors affecting place character?


  • Land Use
  • Topography
  • Physical Geography
  • Infrastructure
  • Demographic Characteristics
  • Built Environment
  • Location
  • Economic Characteristics
• What are the exogenous factors affecting place character?


  • People
  • Money and Investment
  • Resources
  • Ideas
• How do exogenous factors impact endogenous factors over time?


  Endogenous factors will be shaped by the changing flows of exogenous factors over time.
• What characteristics define insiders in a place?


  • Born in the place
  • Hold citizenship
  • Fluent in local language
  • Conform with social norms
  • Feel secure, safe, welcomed, and happy
• What defines outsiders in a place?


  Outsiders are those who may not be born in the place and feel a lack of belonging.
• How can feelings of belonging change over time for individuals in a community?


  Feelings of belonging can change due to various factors, including social interactions and community dynamics.
• How might an immigrant family feel in a predominantly different ethnic neighborhood?


  An immigrant family may feel like outsiders in a predominantly white British neighborhood.
• What factors contribute to feeling like an insider or outsider in a place?

  • Ethnic background
  • Language proficiency
  • Social norms
  • Personal experiences
  • Community dynamics
• Who are considered insiders in a community?


  Insiders are people who feel at home within a community.
• What are some characteristics of insiders?


  Insiders may be born in the community, hold citizenship, and be fluent in the local language.
• What feelings are associated with being an insider?


  Insiders feel secure, safe, welcomed, and happy in their community.
• What defines outsiders in a community?


  Outsiders are those who do not feel at home within a community.
• What factors can contribute to someone feeling like an outsider?

  Factors include unfamiliar culture, social norms, dialect, and local amenities.
• How can the feeling of belonging change over time?


  People can transition from feeling like outsiders to insiders as they integrate into society.
• What might an immigrant family experience when moving to a predominantly different community?


  They may feel unfamiliar with the culture, social norms, and local amenities.
• How can large influxes of immigrants affect the original residents of a community?


  Original residents may begin to feel like outsiders as the community changes.