3.8 Flashcards
Homogenization
Two things becoming more similar
T/F Local adaptations don’t happen during globalization
False
Give an example of local adaptations during globalizations
French McDonald’s having croissants
Acculturation
original culture + new culture
Give an example of acculturation
Multilingual immigrants
Assimilation
ethnic groups fully take on new culture, can no longer be distinguished from the receiving group.
Syncretism
ethnic culture + receiving culture = new cultural trait
Give an example of syncretism
Christian doctrine (Jesus), decorating a tree (German), Turkish belief in Santa Claus
Glocalization
syncretism in the market for a local culture
Give an example of glocalization
Puff pastries in McDonald’s in France for locals
Multiculturalism
coexistence of many cultures
(USA)
Nativisim
Nativism: When people don’t want immigrants and new culture