Unit 1 Identity

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varied definitions, some positive, some negative, some are neutral (shrinking of time and space, disappearing borders; the process by which the world’s citizens are becoming increasingly connected and interdependent).

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globalization

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the distinguishing character or personality of an individual

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identity

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the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution, group, or organization

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culture

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variety

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diversity

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the distinct personality of an individual (i.e. personality, gender, age)

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individual identity

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individuals’ sense of belonging to a group (i.e. First Nations, Francophone, Anglophone, Canadian)

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collective identity:

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Communication
Multiculturalism
Immigration
Fashion
Art
Media
Food

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social aspects of globalization

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Government (democracy, socialism)
Wars
Treaties
Laws
international relations

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Political aspects of globalization

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Trade
Outsourcing
Child labour
Market
Stock exchange

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Economic aspects of globalization

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communication, trade, transportation, media

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Factors influencing globalization

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local (i.e. our school)

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Domestic

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one country (i.e. Canada)

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National

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two or more countries (i.e. NAFTA)

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International

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world wide affect (global warming)

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Global

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Ways in which individuals and collectives express identities:

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traditions
ideological beliefs
role modeling

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an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behaviour

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traditions

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doctrine, myth, beliefs, etc. that guide individuals, social movements, institutions, classes, or large groups.

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ideological beliefs

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a person regarded by others, as a good example to follow

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role modeling

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Challenges presented by globalization to identities and cultures:

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assimilation
marginalization
homogenization

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cultural identity of the minority group disappears as its members take on the identity of the other culture

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• assimilation

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the pushing of a group to the “margins” of society where they hold little social, political, or economic power.

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• marginalization

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cultural changes that occur when two cultures adapt to each others worldview

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• accommodation

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erasing of cultural differences; uniformity

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• homogenization

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Opportunities presented by globalization to identities and cultures

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acculturation
accommodation
cultural revitalization
affirmation of identity
integration

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accept and create space for one another

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• acculturation

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A process of mutual adaption between persons or groups, usually achieved by eliminating and reducing hostility

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• accommodation

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to declare to be true; assert positively, to uphold, confirm, or ratify

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• affirmation of identity

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the bringing of people of different racial or ethnic groups into unrestricted and equal association, as in society or an organization; desegregation

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• integration

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technologies that provide access to information through telecommunications.

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communications technology

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the means of communication, as radio and television, newspapers, and magazines, that reach or influence people widely.

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• media

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Impact of communications technology and media on diversity:

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universalization of pop culture
hybridization
diversification
media concentration
media convergence

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to generalize the entirety of ideas, perspectives, attitudes, and other phenomena that are within the mainstream of a given culture (mass appeal)

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• universalization of pop culture

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the ways in which forms become separated from existing practices and recombine with new forms in new practices.

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• hybridization

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the act of introducing variety

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• diversification

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the merging of large communications corporations so that control of media is held in the hands of only a few companies.

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• media concentration

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refers to the increasing interconnection and cooperation between media types in the generation and delivery of news, info and entertainment.

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• media convergence

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Efforts to promote languages and cultures in a globalizing world:

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language laws
linguistic rights
cultural content legislation
cultural revitalization
linguistic revitalization

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designed to favour or discourage the use of a particular language or set of languages. i.e. Bill 101,

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• language laws

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the human and civil rights concerning the individual and collective right to choose the language or languages for communication in a private or public atmosphere.

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• linguistic rights

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laws protecting a group’s culture from being assimilated within another culture, or from otherwise disappearing.(i.e. in Canada, radio stations, television channels, and other types of media have certain quotas relating to Canadian entertainment that they now must meet up to.)

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• cultural content legislation

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

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• cultural revitalization

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language revival

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• linguistic revitalization