Common Quote by David Harvey
““The common-sense notion that 'There is a time and place for everything' gets carried into a set of prescriptions which replicate the social order by assigning social meanings to spaces and times.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Social Justice and the City, 2005
Time and place are socially constructed, reinforcing power structures.
In simple terms: Spaces and times shape social order.
Key Takeaway
Question how norms assign meaning.
Themes
space
time
social order
power
construction
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- policy making
- every life
Key Concepts
social geography
critical theory
urban studies
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you resist assigned meanings?
- Can spaces be re‑imagined?
A Different Perspective
Rigid prescriptions can limit flexibility.
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