changing places

• What is the focus of the unit "Changing Places"?

  It explores concepts related to people and places
• What type of aspect does "Changing Places" cover?

  Sociological aspect of geography
• What types of places should be studied in "Changing Places"?

  One local place and one distant place
• What does the term "place" encompass beyond location?

  It has different meanings to various people
• Who is a key influence on modern understanding of place?

  Edward Relph
• What is the title of Edward Relph's 1976 publication?

  Place and Placelessness
• How do locales influence social interactions?

  They structure social interactions and behaviors
• What is "sense of place"?

  Emotional attachment to a place
• How might a person’s sense of place differ?

  It varies based on personal experiences
• What are examples of locales mentioned in Warsaw?

  Doughnut shop, shopping centre, cafe
• What does placelessness imply about a place?

  A place is not unique
• What are "clone towns" in the context of placelessness?

  Towns with similar chain shops everywhere
• What does attachment to a place refer to?

  A feeling binding one subject with another
• How does the intensity of experiences affect attachment to a place?

  Greater intensity leads to stronger attachment
• What is topophilia?

  Love of a place
• What is topophobia?

  Dislike of a place
• What are the types of places categorized in the study material?

  • Near Places: Subjective closeness
  • Far Places: Emotional distance
  • Experienced Places: Visited locations
  • Media Places: Learned about through media
• How can near places be perceived differently?

  Subjective perception based on context
• What emotional response might occur in far places?

  Feeling homesick despite physical proximity
• What is the significance of media places?

  Learned about through media representations
• How does media representation affect sense of place?

  It can change our perception subconsciously
• What does "genius loci" refer to?

  The spirit of a place
• What factors affect place character?

  • Endogenous Factors: Local characteristics
  • Exogenous Factors: External influences
• What are endogenous factors?

  Factors originating from within a place
• What is an example of an endogenous factor?

  Land use, topography, or demographics
• What are exogenous factors?

  Factors originating from outside a place
• How do exogenous factors impact a place?

  They provide linkages and relationships
• What is the impact of the 2016 Olympics on Rio de Janeiro?

  Increased busyness and short-term sense of place change
• What long-term changes occurred in Rio due to the Olympics?

  Investment and changes in economic characteristics
• What characteristics define insiders and outsiders in a place?

  Insiders:

  • Born in the place
  • Hold citizenship
  • Fluent in local language

  
  

  Outsiders:

  • Feel unfamiliar with culture
  • May not belong to the main ethnic group
• How can feelings of being an outsider change over time?

  They can shift as one integrates into society
• How do children of immigrant families experience place differently?

  They may feel more like insiders over time
• What pattern is observed with ethnic groups in certain areas?

  They cluster in areas where they feel at home
• What can be hard to find in a new country?

  Particular foods from their country of origin
• How might the architecture and vehicles differ for immigrants?

  They may look different from what they are used to
• What feelings might immigrants experience when surroundings change?

  Feelings of unfamiliarity
• How can feelings of unfamiliarity change over time for immigrants?

  They may integrate and feel like insiders
• How do children of immigrant families experience place differently from their parents?

  They develop a unique sense of place
• What pattern is observed regarding ethnic groups in certain areas?

  They tend to cluster in specific areas
• Why might ethnic clustering occur in certain areas?

  People feel more at home with similar ethnicity