In the western world, one's place of residence is often referred to as one's home, however the concept of 'home' is far broader than this. In order for the idea of 'home' to be examined, we must first reinterpret the meaning of home. This essay will show that there are a number of factors which combine to give different people different perceptions of 'home'. For the purposes of this study, the ideas of belonging, territoriality, …
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