CULTURAL SPACE by Adam and Bridget CULTURAL SPACE

CULTURAL SPACE by Adam and Bridget

CULTURAL SPACE DEFINITION ■ Cultural space is defined as the communicative practices that construct meanings in, through, and about particular places. – Do we “control” or “make” our cultural space? Or does our space define us?

USE OF SPACE COMMUNICATES ■ How is power symbolized through the use of space in large cities? ■ Spatial segregation exists today and has existed historically in cities and rural areas around the world based on socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, political, and religious differences. – Does MSU Mankato have spatial segregation? Where? – Do neighborhoods or apartment buildings identify with spatial segregation in town? In your home town? What factors play into effect to cause spatial segregation?

GOING COMMERICAL ■ What have you participated in because it was popular (as compared to hip-hop culture)? – Nike clothing, popular concerts, etc. ■ What other popular culture is commercialized other than hip-hop culture? – Did anyone NOT watch the Superbowl?

Contest Cultural Space ■ Geographic locations where conflicts are engaged over unequal control and access to resources – There are contested spaces everywhere. Can you think of contested spaces that you have experienced? Can you think of contested culture that is known historically?

Appropriation ■ What role does appropriation have in the development and evolution of cultures over time? ■ Is appropriation always appropriate? ■ Is it always popular?

Hybrid Cultural Spaces ■ Hybrid cultural spaces are innovative and creative spaces where people constantly adapt to, negotiate with, and improvise between multiple cultural frameworks. – What new habits and norms have you developed recently?