Langereis, Bob (2022) Queer Place Image: A case study of Berlin. Bachelor thesis.
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Abstract
In Berlin, city officials have actively promoted a ‘queer’ place image. They based this on the rich queer history and culture in the city. However, Berlin is currently experiencing growing violence against queers, contradicting the promoted image. Moreover, previous research has established that city officials can have a different city image than other stakeholders, like residents. Collectively, these findings suggest a possible difference in place images between stakeholders in Berlin. This research aims to investigate the degree of this difference, and to see if the residents find the promoted image accurate. Through answering the main research question: Do residents of Berlin identify with the queer place image that the city carries? The research consists of a case study on residents in two districts in Berlin, one queer and one conservative district. Quantitative data was collected in the field through street surveying to help answer the research question. The main findings suggest that Berlin’s residents to a large extent agree with the city officials, that Berlin carries a queer image. However, they are not likely to describe the city as queer. The conclusion states that the attributes of a queer city fit into the image of Berlin, but does not make it up in its entirety.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Human Geography and Planning |
| Supervisor: | Steen, P.J.M. van |
| Date Deposited: | 09 Aug 2022 07:27 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Aug 2022 07:27 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3946 |
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