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The Implacement Era
Implacement is a social science/academic term “used to describe the ways that a person comes to understand themselves (as citizens, as parents, as children, etc.) but also their place in the larger community. See: “my” coffee shop, “my” neighborhood, “my” bar….and, of course, “my house.”
Got it from here:
It is also referenced here:
As you can probably tell, both of these articles about one psychological and emotive downside of home ownership: namely, you define your life in many ways through your neighborhood, your school district (if applicable), and your home value (or potential resale value).
I think where you live (“the right neighborhood”) and/or how your house looks (“clean,” “modern,” “good for entertaining,” etc.) has always been a badge of…
