4.3. Cultural Practices in New Contexts

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the definition of a refugee?

   Hint

   Think about the reasons someone might leave their home country.

2. 2.

   Name the three categories of space in Lefebvre’s theory.

   Hint

   Use the acronym PCL to remember.

3. 3.

   What is a key reason for the displacement of refugees?

   • Economic opportunity
   • Persecution
   • Better housing

   Hint

   Think about the situations that cause people to leave their homes.

4. 4.

   True or False: Cultural practices can help refugees integrate into new environments.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how culture interacts with the environment.

5. 5.

   Analyze a specific city known for accepting refugees. Discuss how cultural practices from both refugees and the host community contribute to urban development and social cohesion.

   Hint

   Research cities like Berlin or Toronto that embrace multiculturalism.

6. 6.

   Critically evaluate the role of urban planners in facilitating or hindering refugee integration using examples from case studies.

   Hint

   Consider both positive and negative outcomes in your analysis.