Changing Places

• How is the concept of place defined in the study material?

  Place can be summarized as location plus meaning
• What does 'location' refer to in the definition of place?

  The physical location that can be plotted on a map
• What does 'meaning' refer to in the definition of place?

  The social construction of what the place means to a person
• What is the term used to describe the emotional meanings a place has to people?

  Sense of place
• How does sense of place connect individuals to a location?

  It connects individuals or a group of people to a location through emotional meanings
• Give an example of a sense of place.

  An attachment to the school where friendships are formed
• Why are places important for people?

  They help people form connections and identity
• What does the feeling of belonging refer to in the context of place?

  Feeling like you are a part of that place
• How can belonging be viewed on different scales?

  From belonging to a country to a local area
• Can individuals have a sense of identity with places they haven't visited?

  Yes, they can have a sense of identity with media places
• What is the difference between insiders and outsiders in relation to place?

  Insiders feel familiar with a place, while outsiders feel unwelcome
• What might cause someone to feel like an outsider in a place?

  Negative experiences or not sharing values with the local population
• What are personal factors that can change someone's status from insider to outsider?

  Age, life changes, or personal experiences
• How can external factors influence someone's sense of belonging?

  New housing developments can change population dynamics
• Give an example of how gentrification can affect a person's sense of belonging.

  Long-term residents may feel like outsiders due to new influxes of people
• What are the categories of place mentioned in the study material?

  Near places, far places, media places, and experience places
• What are near places?

  Places located geographically close to where someone lives
• What are far places?

  Places that are physically distant from where someone lives
• What are media places?

  Places experienced mainly through media such as books, TV, and the internet
• What are experience places?

  Places where people spend time, either living or visiting
• How do near and far places link to media places?

  Near places are experienced directly, while far places are mainly experienced through media
• What is globalization's effect on the connection to places?

  It increases the connection between people and places through media
• What is the shrinking world effect?

  It refers to how communication has become instant, making far places seem closer
• What are endogenous factors in relation to place?

  Internal factors that shape a place's character
• What are exogenous factors in relation to place?

  External factors that shape a place's character
• What are some examples of endogenous factors?

  Location, topography, physical geography, land use, built environment, demographic and economic characteristics
• How does location influence a place?

  A well-connected location may have more access to technology and different cultures
• What is topography?

  The shape of the landscape
• How does land use affect a place?

  It refers to the human activity occurring there, influencing its character
• What does built environment and infrastructure include?

  Transport and communication lines
• What do demographic and economic characteristics include?

  Who lives there and what they do as a job
• How can flows of people influence the character of a place?

  They can create new services and employment opportunities
• What is an example of how migration can change a place's demographics?

  Younger migrants may lower the average age of a place
• How can cultural characteristics change due to migration?

  Migrants may bring their culture, influencing local traditions
• How can tourism affect economic characteristics of a place?

  It can increase service-based jobs in the area
• What can happen to social inequalities when gentrification occurs?

  It may increase the gap between wealthier populations and those living in deprivation
• How can population policies influence demographic characteristics?

  Policies can change the population dynamics of an area
• How can media shape people's beliefs about places?

  Media can influence perceptions and ideas about a place
• How can e-tourism impact service-based jobs in an area?

  It may increase the number of shops or restaurants for tourists.
• How can the influx of migrants change social inequalities?

  It may reduce social inequality if the area becomes less deprived.