'Public' By Richard Sennett Analysis
Public space is a meeting or gathering place outside the home and workplace. These spaces are considered public as they are open and accessible by all members of the society, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, age or socioeconomic level. The concept of the “public” itself according to Richard Sennett is `not only an aspect of social life which is separate from the domain of family members and close friends, but also . . . the realm of old and new acquaintances and of strangers'