Social topics 4-6

Question 1

EX: political globalization

Answer 1

setting up international organizations

Question 2

EX: economical globalization

Answer 2

free trade agreement

Question 3

EX: social globalization

Answer 3

international tv shows and movies

Question 4

3 positive impacts of globalization

Answer 4

-sharing knowledge
-access to different products
-cultural exchange and open mindedness

Question 5

3 negative impacts on globalization

Answer 5

-exploitation
-immigration challenges
-localized job loss

Question 6

Pluralism

Answer 6

coexistence of different beliefs, ideas and values in society. aka diversity is good

Question 7

acculturation

Answer 7

adopting cultural traits of a different group or society

Question 8

assimilation

Answer 8

giving up part of your culture to take on the more dominant one

Question 9

cultural hybridization

Answer 9

different cultures blend together

Question 10

Canadian identity

Answer 10

friendly nature, inclusiveness, cultural diversity

Question 11

CRTC

Answer 11

Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications, the company that supervises broadcasting and telecommunications in the public interest

Question 12

CBC

Answer 12

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Question 13

Cultural Imperialism

Answer 13

dominance of one culture over the others

Question 14

NATO

Answer 14

North Atlantic Treaty Organization, it’s a military alliance

Question 15

G-8

Answer 15

Group of 8, which consists of Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Russia, the UK, USA. Russia got kicked out so it’s now G7
They address international issues

Question 16

criticisms of official bilingualism

Answer 16

negative opinions or concerns that some people may have about a country having two official languages

Question 17

What is Marshall McLuhan’s global village?

Answer 17

a situation where modern technologies would connect all people worldwide