Insider and Outsider perspectives of a place Flashcards
1
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Insiders
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people who feel like they belong in a certain place that its their home
2
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Outsiders
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People who feel out of place in a certain place and that they don’t belong
3
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Insiders vs Outsiders: Place of birth
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- Insiders- born in that country/ parents are from that country
- Outsiders- Not born in that country, may be immigrants/ parents are immigrants
4
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Insiders vs Outsiders: Status/ Citizenship
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- Insiders: Holds passport for that country, permanent resident, can work, vote, claim benefits like free housing and healthcare
- Outsiders: Holds a foreign passport/ limited visa, temporary visitors travelling for business, safety or pleasure, may not be able to work, vote or claim benefits
5
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Insiders vs Outsiders: Language
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- Insiders: Fluent in local language
- Outsiders: Not fluent. Doesn’t understand local idioms (variations/slang)
6
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Insiders vs Outsiders: Social Interactions
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- Insiders: Understand important rules of society, conforms to local norms
- Outsiders: Frequently misunderstand social interactions
7
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Insiders vs Outsiders: State of mind
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Insiders: safe, secure, happy,- feels at home
Outsiders: homesick, alienated, in exile, feels out of place
