Globalization 1

Question 1

Define Acculturation

Answer 1

The cultural changes that occur when two cultures accommodate, or adapt to each other’s worldviews

Question 2

Define Accommodation

Answer 2

A process that occurs when people from different cultures come into contact, accept and create space for one another. The customs, traditions, technologies, beliefs, and languages of both cultures may be affected

Question 3

Define Cultural Revitalization

Answer 3

The process of affirming and promoting people’s individual and collective cultural identity

Question 4

Define Affirmation of Identity

Answer 4

The effective process of developing positive feelings and a strong sense of belonging to one’s social group

Question 5

Define Integration

Answer 5

The act of bringing (people or groups with particular characteristics or needs) into equal participation in or membership of a group of institution

Question 6

Define Assimilation

Answer 6

A process that occurs when the cultural identity of the minority group disappears as its members take on the identity of the other culture

Question 7

Define Marginalization

Answer 7

The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral

Question 8

Define Homogenization

Answer 8

The erasing of differences. When this term is applied to people, it often refers to the erasing of cultural differences so that people become more and more similar

Question 9

Define Hybridization

Answer 9

The combining of elements of two or more different things to create something new

Question 10

Define Universalization

Answer 10

The spread of culture, trends, customs, and practices around the world

Question 11

Define Multiculturalism

Answer 11

An official Canadian government policy founded on the idea that Canadian society is pluralistic - made from many culturally distinct groups who are free to affirm and promote their own cultural identity

Question 12

Define Pluralism

Answer 12

A form of society in which the members of minority groups maintain their independent cultural identity

Question 13

Define Melting Pot

Answer 13

A place where different people, styles, and theories, etc. are mixed together

Question 14

Define Cultural Mosaic

Answer 14

A society that is made up of many distinct cultural groups

Question 15

Define Global Warming

Answer 15

A gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth’s atmosphere is generally attributed to the greenhouse effect caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide, CFC’s (Chlorofluorocarbons), and other pollutants

Question 16

Define Climate Change

Answer 16

A change in global or regional climate change patterns in particular a change apparent from the mid-late 20th century onwards and attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels