Chapter 4 Flashcards
Homogenization of culture: a trend towards uniformity, as with world popular culture as a result of globalization.
a consequence of globalization, a trend towards uniformity (cultures become very similar), as with world popular culture as a result of globalization. It is a criticism of globalization, one that cultures try to prevent.
Monoculture:
a single culture that lacks diversity as a result of globalization.
- popular culture is spreading faster due to media and globilizations
Reasons for migration
- skilled workers are seeking best possible working conditions and they may be in other countries
-refugees are migration to safer countries
both of these further progress globilization
Assimilation:
The absorption & integration of people, ideas, or culture into a wider society or culture
How does assimilation occur?
- it can be forced, ex: residential schools
- can happen voluntarily if the assimilating group thinks it will benefit them to assimilate.
What languages did the BNA act of 1867 protect?
- french and english
- during this time the first nations groups were loosing their language and forced to assimilate
What did the immigration Act of 1919 require in respect to language?
all immigrants needed to pass and English literacy test (not a french option)
Despite Canada being a ‘bilingual nation” there is only one province truly bilingual. Which one is it?
New Brunswick.
Marginalization:
the exclusion of people from social, political, or economic standpoints.
When does marginalization become an issues?
- becomes an issue as globalization leads to many cultures converging on the same issue.
- cultures that are in a minority or have little influence may see their concerns or issues being placed at a lower priority than those in a position of power or in the majority.
- colonization marginalized people and resulted in them taking a groups resources, land and power
- when culture land and identity are taken away
How many of Cape Cape York Peninsula are indigenous?
over half
What challenges do the indigenous Australians of Cape York Peninsula face?
poverty, disease, dependence on social assistance, and low life expectancy.
What is interesting about the Australians of Cape York Peninsula?
Their community is a stronghold of Indigenous culture, language, traditions, and societal practices.
Do Canadian Aboriginals face the same issues as the Australian Aboriginals?
yes.
What have the Indigenous Australians of Cape York Peninsula achieved and how did they do it?
Throughout the 1990’s they restored some land rights through protest and social campaigns.