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Utilising the ‘production of space’ to enhance young people's understanding of the concept of space

This article examines the disconnect that exists between conceptualisations of space in the academic discipline and pre-university subject of Geography. Utilising the works of key thinkers on space including Doreen Massey, David Harvey and Henri Lefebvre, it argues that exploring the ‘production of space’ in pre-university geography, can help to facilitate a richer understanding of the concept of space in young people. To illuminate these discussions, it draws on data from doctoral research that aims to explore the research question ‘what do young people’s narratives reveal about their geographies and imaginations of London?’ The article specifically focuses on the theme of national identity (specifically ‘being British’) that emerged from the analysis, in exemplifying the rich discourse that ‘production of space’ can encourage with young people.