Lesson 2: Parental Pressures & International Students Flashcards
1
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individuation
A
process of forming separate identity and independence from family
2
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individualism
A
- do whts best for you
- “wht i want”
- characteristics: selfish, freedom, self-focus
3
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collectivism
A
- do wht’s best for family
- “wht group wants”
- characteristics: selfless, cooperation, ppl-pleaser, validation, conformities, shared responsibility
4
Q
what makes individuation difficult?
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- dependence overly on fam
- no freedom from fam
- consequences: dont want fam to be dissapointed
5
Q
tiger parenting + does it benefit kids
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- strict w/ academics/ecs
- excessive pressure doesn’t help if kids dislike school
6
Q
how did jennifer pan display individualism
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- she lied to police for self-interest
- killed parents (want inheritance)
- not finish high school
- lived w/ BF
7
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how did jennifer pan display collectivism
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- broke up w/ daniel + moved back home when given ultimatum
- pretending to go to prestigious school (respect)
- lied to parents (to please them)
- did piano (mom wanted)
8
Q
why did jennifer pan’s case turn out as it did?
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- too much pressure
- angry at parents = resentment
- immaturity
- no communication
9
Q
wht can we learn from jennifer pan’s case
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- give kids freedom n less pressure
- allow kids to communicate to parents
- provide supportive environment
- be involved in school
10
Q
wht did jennifer pan need for a diff outcome
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- guidance counselor
- diff. BF (not drug dealer)
- supportive parents
11
Q
why do international students pick canada for studies?
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- glamorized vers. of canada in their countries
- education quality
- reputation as non-discriminatory
- safety/diversity
- easier to immigrate
- job market
12
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international student struggles
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- loneliness
- pressure
- job/housing conditions
- transportation
- substance abuse
- mental health (stigma back home = selfharm+suicide)
- exploitation (trafficking + underpaid)
13
Q
why do schools nd canada want international students
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- tution (3-4x more)
- more students = no collapsed classes
- more taxpayers
- workforce replaces aging pop.
- good relationship between countries
14
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brain gain
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- we gain their brain
- canada gains skilled intl. workers
15
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brain drain
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- country.place loses its brain
- canada losing skilled workers (STEM, entertainers, athletes)
16
Q
how is brain gain good for a country
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- replace aging pop
- taxes
- development of industries
17
Q
how can brain drain be prevented?
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- local uni co-op placements
- more pay/benefits
- provide job security (contracts)
- pay for tuition (fam. doc)
18
Q
why does brain drain/gain happen?
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- higher pay
- company reputation/status
- variety of positions
- innovation: health/tech/AI
- receive global attention
19
Q
how can brain drain/gain be good or problematic?
A
- reap benefits of education
- no startups
