Anna Oberrauch, Nora-Csilla Vicsai, Aljaz Celarc, Carlos Alves, Jaime Jover Báez
Visit to Puerto de la Cruz and La Orotava.
We started discussing about what social geography is. For our research the main question is how different groups or individuals shaped the landscape and how they interacted with each other or they work against each other. In social geography from a human ecological point of view social groups compete against each other for best space for their needs.
In the discussion we identified several interesting issues, regarding the area we have visited. Firstly we discussed the uneven distribution of population and consequently some landscape conflicts. Landscape conflicts as a result of quick society changes from agriculture society to tertiary tourism economy system, since the 60s. Secondly, and linked to that we were told about the second residence matter, from people who usually live in the capital. So we have a special landscape in La Orotava where we were able to identify the different land use distribution too: there are agriculture use, old farmers; also people moved from the coast due to the ground prices increased heavily and families from the capital coming on holidays. This is an example of how distinct social groups interact in a territory.
Our conclusion was that we will have an open-mind the upcoming days for all social issues we will cope.
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