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A Sociospatial Approach to Globalization: Mapping Ecologies of Inequality
... This project employed a mixed-method sociospatial approach to study agricultural worker health issues related to pesticide use in rural California. Sociospatial analysis considers space, place and social indicators in a holistic and integrated fashion (Steinberg and Steinberg 2008a). This project accomplished this through the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) to effectively integrate and overlap environmental and social data related to farmworker health and pesticide use. ...
... The California Center for Rural Policy (CCRP) and the Institute for Spatial Analysis (ISA), located at Humboldt State University, worked in partnership with Poder Popular, a communitybased networked group to empower farmworker communities throughout the state of California to conduct this study. The analysis combines sociospatial data, consisting of both mapped and interview data, integrated to tell the story of farmworkers, their communities and pesticide drift using sociospatial analysis approach (Steinberg and Steinberg, 2008a). The project equally involves environmental mapping of pesticide use and application rates and qualitative data related to farmworker health in two California counties: Monterey and Tulare (Figure 1). ...
This project employs a mixed-method sociospatial approach to studying agricultural worker health issues in rural California. Sociospatial means considering space, place and social indicators in a holistic and integrated fashion (Steinberg and Steinberg 2008a). The California Center for Rural Policy, funded from the California Endowment, worked in partnership with Poder Popular, a community-based networked group, to empower farmworker communities throughout the state of California. We created sociospatial maps that highlight the interplay between environmental and social issues for farmworkers in the region. The project equally involves both environmental mapping of pesticide use and application rates as well as qualitative data related to farmworker health concerns, issues and patterns of social interaction in Monterey and Tulare counties. Methods used include key-informant interviews, field tours, and participatory community mapping. We highlight how community-based participatory research approach is a means to understand community members' interests and knowledge about pesticides.
... To better assess and quantify these risks to the fishing population, information about contaminant levels in fish and actual consumption patterns and preparation techniques must be understood. Several studies have begun to characterize levels of contaminants known to pose health risks in Bay fish (Allen et al. 1996, SCCWRP/MBC 1994, SFEI 1999, SFBRWQCB 1995, but information that describes the consumption patterns of Bay anglers has been sociospatially limited, with focus on select populations and locations (Karras 1998, Ujihara 1997, Wong and Nakatani 1997, Cohen 1995, EHIB 1994, Steinberg and Steinberg 2009). ...
The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Diego Region considers San Diego Bay one of the most important and valuable resources in the Southern California region. The bay provides multiple beneficial uses for both human use and natural services including habitat for fish and wildlife, extensive commercial and industrial economic benefits, and recreational opportunities to residents and visitors. It is imperative to protect its chemical, physical, and biological integrity so the many benefits of San Diego Bay may be enjoyed by future generations. This study was designed to interview a representative sample of anglers fishing in San Diego Bay from May 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016. We conducted field interviews of anglers at common fishing locations (boat landings, piers, and shoreline locations) surrounding the bay. The study design accounted for both geographically and culturally relevant site selection to ensure adequate coverage of all areas of the bay. Our objective was to provide consumption data specifically for fin fish consumed from San Diego Bay and to provide a basis for developing locally relevant recommendations. Additionally, the findings of this study provide valuable information for improving outreach and education to specific, higher risk segments of the fishing population and for guiding contaminant studies to monitor fish that people consume. In developing this study of fishing activity and consumption in San Diego Bay.
... This report identifies factors leading to successful ethnic-owned businesses and contributes to an understanding of the social networks and local resources using a sociospatial, community-focused approach. The term sociospatial means the active consideration of space, place and social indicators in a holistic fashion (Steinberg and Steinberg 2009). We explore issues important to ethnic business owners, how they work to achieve success in rural environments, and strengths they bring to the larger community. ...
Rural ethnic entrepreneurship is a major driving force for strong rural communities (Fairlie 2004; Grey and Collins-Williams 2006; Quadrini 1999; Robles and Cordero-Guzman 2007; Rochin, Saenz, Hampton and Calo 1998; Verdaguer and Vallas 2008; Zarrugh 2007). In this project, we used a mixed methods approach to better understand rural entrepreneurship and to examine experiences and social network structures associated with ethnic entrepreneurs. This report identifies factors leading to successful ethnic-owned businesses and contributes to an understanding of the social networks and local resources using a sociospatial, community-focused approach. The term sociospatial means the active consideration of space, place and social indicators in a holistic fashion (Steinberg and Steinberg 2009). We explore issues important to ethnic business owners, how they work to achieve success in rural environments, and strengths they bring to the larger community. The result is a model for effective engagement in community and economic development for non-majority and ethnic groups who may not be at the table.
... iv | P a g e ABSTRACT This project employs a mixed-method, place-based approach to study agricultural worker health issues related to pesticide use in rural California. Sociospatial analysis considers space, place and social indicators in a holistic and integrated fashion (Steinberg and Steinberg 2008). This project utilizes Geographic Information System (GIS) to effectively integrate environmental and social data related to farmworker health and pesticide use. ...
This project employs a mixed‐method, place‐based approach to study agricultural worker health issues related to pesticide use in rural California. Sociospatial analysis considers space, place and social indicators in a holistic and integrated fashion (Steinberg and Steinberg 2008). This project utilizes Geographic Information System (GIS) to effectively integrate environmental and social data related to farmworker health and pesticide use. GIS is a computerized system of mapping. The value of a sociospatial approach is that it allows for the spatial portrayal of social and environmental data in a holistic fashion. In this case, our sociospatial approach highlights the interplay between people and place. We focus on environmental and social issues for farmworkers in the three communities in both Monterey and Tulare counties. Using this visual approach for communication and portrayal of data proves to be effective across both language and literacy barriers. To conduct this study, the California Center for Rural Policy and the Institute for Spatial Analysis, located at Humboldt State University, worked in partnership with the Agricultural Worker Health Initiative (AWHI) funded by the California Endowment, including Poder Popular ‐ a community‐based group to empower farmworker communities throughout the state of California.
Extreme weather poses many challenges regardless of the specific environment. This chapter explores how extreme weather impacts people within their particular geographies by applying a new community engagement model. It answers the question, why consider space, place and community in the planning process for extreme weather? This chapter examines how people and place interact to influence community responses to extreme weather. An interdisciplinary community engagement strategy is presented as the best practice to establish effective engagement (communication and interaction) with people before extreme weather strikes. This requires meaningful social networks and trust with communities before planning, action and policy can be created. The best way to achieve meaningful community engagement is by employing a place-based interdisciplinary engagement strategy that builds on local culture, strengths and knowledge.
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