Beforehand, my understanding of regions was merely about a specific territory of a country.

However, after reading chapter four, many more descriptions of a "region" have been offered by
various geographical concepts and theories, in addition to the typical explanation of a "region."
One account that was striking to me was of French geographer, Paul Vidal de la Blache. He
argues that the unity of people and land is apparent in how people make decisions about how to
utilize the natural attributes that define a region, which are the distinct geographic areas where
civilization first appeared, rather than the ways of life dictated by the facts of the natural
environment and raw materials.

When a region's society learns to benefit from its environment, abuse is a predetermined
outcome. Hence, capitalism monopolizes resources, and space is what generates profit.
Reading chapter seven, I discovered that the environment affects an area's economic and social
situation, as there exist divisions where the rich thrive and the poor reside, resulting in uneven
development. What I also found intriguing was the concept of spatial fix, which can be found in
the Marxist geographical perspective. This is how capitalism helps us understand how to
respond to economic dangers and opportunities in society. Thus, this allows me to identify social
inequalities, social divisions, and issues from a geographical standpoint, and how capitalism can
lead to environmental exploitation. Ultimately these realizations motivate me to keep learning
and working toward a solution to the problems that affect our society.