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A model citizen

Using lived experiences to understand geographic ideas

This article uses the lived experiences of the author’s family to reflect on how geography plays out in the everyday lives of citizens

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■ Population and the environment

Geographers often see everyday lived experiences as providing valuable insights into how people interact with the places and spaces that they inhabit. This article provides an example of how you might think about your own lived experiences and how the geography you learn in the classroom plays out in your own life or the lives of those around you. This kind of reflection can help us to better understand the complex relationships between people and places. This kind of reflection is useful in providing rich data sources that geographers can analyse to understand geographical concepts such as place-making, spatial behaviours, environmental impact, community and policy development. In turn, it can lead to more informed decision-making and the development of sustainable and inclusive spaces.

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