GEOG 2213

People, Place, Society is an introduction to social geographies which examine how society and space are mutually constituted. This course uses human geography perspectives to explore how power and identity shape and are shaped by urban spaces. Topics may include urban Indigeneities, youth mobilities, accessibility, sexualities and space, social movements, and the regulation of public space. The course investigates the dynamic interplay between people, spaces, and power by examining parks, schools, streets, homes, malls, work, digital spaces, and the nation. Emphasis is placed on understanding the spatial reproduction of and resistance to social inequalities, fostering a deeper awareness of the geographic dimensions of contemporary social issues.