Spatial justice
From Geography
The concept of spatial justice emphasizes the necessity to add a spatial perspective to the understanding of social justice. The term has only recently emerged in the scientific debate and addresses all scales of geography, in theory ánd practice.
"Thinking spatially about justice not only enriches our theoretical understanding, it can uncover significant new insights that extend our practical knowledge into more effective actions to achieve greater justice and democracy." (The city and spatial justice, Soja, E.,2008)
Examples
One example of spatial justice is the railroad between Nijmegen (The Netherlands) and Kleve (Germany). The railroad is situated over the Dutch-German Border and runs through the village of Groesbeek. Groesbeek does not want the train driving over the rails through Groesbeek because they think it is an infringement on the environment. This reaction can be seen as othering. With this case Groesbeek defines itself as normal, it classifies itself als higher than the other environment. Groesbeek thus defines itself in the position that it is the most important in this case.
References
- Soja, E. (2008). The city and spatial justice. (Paper prepared for and associated with the conference Spatial Justice, Nanterre, Paris, March 12-14, 2008 www.jssj.org)
Editors
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