Social Maps

Definition of Social Maps

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Social Maps: The term map is used primarily as a metaphor (although one could actually place data or statistics on a geographic map). Mapping in the first sense means identifying the social characteristics of victims, offenders or inmates or other groups.

Social Maps: Resources

Notes and References

• Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Social Maps. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada