Homogenization of Landscapes

IB HL

Discussion

Look at the following “Chains”…

•4 are Starbucks

•4 are McDonalds

Frankfurt, Germany

Honolou, Hawaii

Paris, France

Shenzhen, China

Marrakech, Morocco

Basel, Switzerland

Tbilisi, Georgia

Amman, Jordan

Activity

To be able to explain the evolution of uniform urban landscapes; the effects of common commercial activity, structures, styles of construction and infrastructure.

Activities

• Using Geography For The IB Diploma P132-134, answer the following…

1. Using Figure 1 (P133), what is it trying to show and is there truth behind it? How?

2. Using Figure 2 (P133), explain the interaction between global and local forces.

3. In describing Mexico City, New York, Paris, and London etc. what are their similarities? Are there many differences?

4. What are the stereotypes of these places and how can stereotypes be seen as harmful?