Unit 1: Globalization and Identity Flashcards
the process that is making the world’s citizens increasingly interdependent economically, socially, politically, environmentally, and technologically.
Globalization
The distinguishing character or personality of an individual
Identity
the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution, group, or organization
Culture
variety
Diversity
the distinctive personality of an individual (personality, gender, age)
Individual Identity
Individuals sense of belonging to a group
Collective Identity
Social aspects of globalization
communication, multiculturalism, immigration, fashion, art
Political aspects of globalization
government, wars, treaties, laws, international relations.
Economic aspects of globalization
trade, outsourcing, child labour, market, stock exchange
Factors of Globalization
communication, trade, transportation, media
local (ie: our school)
Domestic
One country (Canada)
National
two or more countries
International
worldwide affect (global warming)
Global
an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behaviour
Traditions
corporations that operate in two or more countries
Transnational Companies
the idea, popularized by Marshall McLuhan in the 1960s, that the entire world and its inhabitants are becoming one large community interconnected by technology, particularly television.
Global Village
Impact of communications technology and media on diversity
universalization of pop culture, hybridization, diversification, media concentration, media convergence
the production by media transnationals of the majority of television programs, films, magazines and so on that are consumed by a vast world audience
universalization of pop culture
the blending of media and communications technologies resulting in new modes of expression and cross-cultural consumption
hybridization
the act of introducing variety
diversification
mergers of media transnationals that result in a concentration of ownership
media consolidation
increasing interconnection and cooperation between media types in the generation and delivery of news, info, and entertainment
media convergence
an independent public authority that is meant to regulate and promote Canadian culture in the broadcast media
The Canadian Radio and Television Commission (CRTC)
Challenges presented by globalization to cultures and identity
assimilation, marginalization, integration,and homogenization
the absorption of a minority group by a dominant group
assimilation
the pushing of a group to the “margins” of society, where they hold little social, political, or economic power
marginalization
the incorporation of diverse minority groups into mainstream society (this can be a challenge or an opportunity)
integration
a trend towards uniformity, as with world popular culture as a result of globalization
homogenization
Opportunities presented by globalization to identities and cultures
acculturation, accommodation, cultural revitalization, affirmation of identity, integration
change as a result of contact with other cultures
acculturation
an inclusive approach that allows religious or ethnic groups to maintain their distinctive cultures within mainstream society
accommodation
a process through which unique cultures regain a sense of identity, such as through promoting heritage languages or reviving traditions and customs
cultural revitalization
the declare to be true; assert positively to uphold, confirm, or ratify
affirmation of identity
the growth of cities
urbanization
Efforts to promote languages and cultures in a globalizing world
language laws, linguistic laws, cultural content legislation, cultural revitalization, linguistic revitalization
laws designed to favour or discourage the use of a particular language or set of languages (Bill 101)
Language laws
human and civil rights laws concerning the individual and the collective right to choose the language or languages for communication in a private or public atmosphere
linguistic laws
laws protecting a group’s culture from being assimilated within another culture, or from disappearing (in Canada, radio stations, tv channels, and other types of media have certain quotas relating to Canadian entertainment
cultural content legislation
