Week 6 - Barker, Ch. 12 (Space)

Spaces are part of cultural studies. “Home” and “workplace” are examples of classic Western spaces that have been “gendered.” Space, such as cities, “reveal cultural assumptions and practices.” Cities “use” culture economically such as the branding of space – ex. Sydney Opera House and Bridge. Cities are “command points” of the global economy. LA offered as most postmodern city for diversity, hyperreality and economics. Cities offer unlimited cultural opportunities. Technologies help mediate and control cultural conflicts within cities.