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Gentrification
Gentrification is a socio-economic process characterized by the influx of affluent residents and investment in previously marginalized urban areas, resulting in rising property values, displacement of lower-income residents, and shifts in the neighborhood's cultural and demographic makeup. This phenomenon often stems from urban revitalization efforts, leading to debates surrounding social equity, housing affordability, and community identity preservation.
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Data Imaginaries
Data imaginaries refer to the collective visions, narratives, and imaginings that shape societal perceptions, understandings, and aspirations surrounding data and its use. They encompass cultural, social, and political representations of data, including beliefs, values, and expectations about its potential benefits, risks, and implications for individuals, communities, and societies. Data imaginaries influence public discourse, policymaking, and technological development, shaping the ways in which data is collected, analyzed, and governed in contemporary society.
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Context Collapse
Context collapse refers to the phenomenon in digital communication where distinct social spheres or contexts intersect, leading to challenges in managing audience expectations, privacy boundaries, and self-presentation. It occurs when content intended for one audience becomes visible to multiple, potentially disparate audiences, blurring the boundaries between personal, professional, and social identities online. Context collapse often raises concerns about privacy, authenticity, and social repercussions in digital environments.
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Collective Consciousness
Collective consciousness, a concept introduced by sociologist Emile Durkheim, refers to the shared beliefs, values, norms, and symbols that unite members of a society and shape their collective identity. It represents the collective understanding of social reality, guiding individuals' behaviors, interactions, and perceptions within a community. Collective consciousness fosters social cohesion, solidarity, and integration by providing a common framework for interpreting the world and coordinating social action.
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Collective Action
Collective action refers to the coordinated efforts of individuals or groups to pursue common goals or address shared interests, often through collaborative or cooperative means. It encompasses a wide range of activities, including protests, strikes, social movements, and community organizing, aimed at achieving social, political, economic, or environmental change through collective mobilization and solidarity.
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Social Closure
Social closure refers to the process by which groups or social categories seek to establish and maintain boundaries to protect their privileged position and restrict access to resources, opportunities, or social status. This phenomenon involves mechanisms such as exclusion, discrimination, or credentialism, aimed at preserving the advantages of certain groups while limiting the mobility and opportunities of others. Social closure can manifest in various domains, including education, employment, and social institutions, contributing to social stratification and inequality within societies.
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Character Mask
The concept of a character mask refers to the persona or facade that individuals adopt to conceal their true thoughts, feelings, or identity in social interactions. This mask serves as a protective mechanism to manage impressions, conform to social norms, or maintain privacy, often resulting in a discrepancy between individuals' public presentation and inner selves. Character masks can vary in complexity and authenticity, influencing individuals' behavior, communication, and interpersonal relationships.
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Education in Tourism
Learning and gaining knowledge by traveling have been present in human history for centuries. Education does so well in tourism because it is accompanied by human curiosity about the world. Tourism can teach natural, social, and historical sciences. It is an important tool for learning about the past that influences the present and the future, especially if it is a difficult past such as the memory of the Holocaust. Tourism can help to draw conclusions about the past as long as it contributes to the acquisition of specific knowledge.
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08 Feb 2024
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Sustainable Tourism in the Rural Environment
The multiplicity of forms of tourism and leisure activities is due to many factors. These could be a tourist’s interests, curiosity about the world, cultural or recreational offerings, tourist resources, infrastructure, technical possibilities, or a destination understood as a specific area or type of landscape. One of the more popular forms, which combines some of these factors, is rural tourism.
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07 Feb 2024
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Immersive Technologies in Education
“Immersive technology” is a term that describes the combination of virtual elements and the real world in a way that lets the user interact naturally with both. Immersive technology is a broad and evolving term that encompasses various kinds of technologies and viewpoints, and has applications in various fields, such as education, healthcare, entertainment, the arts, and engineering.
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