Gumpert suggests that, 'Homes in many urban areas around
the world now exist to protect their inhabitants and not to
integrate people with their communities'. (1998, p.5)
Discuss this statement. Do you disagree or agree with it?
Think about how well you know your neighbours and how much
you interact with people in your street. How much privacy is
available to you in your current home? Do you mainly use
your home to sleep in? Do you have an alarm system in your
home?
Week 7-2: How has technology altered the social interaction between people when they are at home?