Unit 1 Identity Flashcards
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).
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 distinct personality of an individual (i.e. personality, gender, age)
individual identity
individuals’ sense of belonging to a group (i.e. First Nations, Francophone, Anglophone, Canadian)
collective identity:
Communication Multiculturalism Immigration Fashion Art Media Food
social aspects of globalization
Government (democracy, socialism) Wars Treaties Laws international relations
Political aspects of globalization
Trade Outsourcing Child labour Market Stock exchange
Economic aspects of globalization
communication, trade, transportation, media
Factors influencing globalization
local (i.e. our school)
Domestic
one country (i.e. Canada)
National
two or more countries (i.e. NAFTA)
International
world wide affect (global warming)
Global
Ways in which individuals and collectives express identities:
traditions
ideological beliefs
role modeling
an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behaviour
traditions
doctrine, myth, beliefs, etc. that guide individuals, social movements, institutions, classes, or large groups.
ideological beliefs
a person regarded by others, as a good example to follow
role modeling
Challenges presented by globalization to identities and cultures:
assimilation
marginalization
homogenization
cultural identity of the minority group disappears as its members take on the identity of the other culture
• assimilation
the pushing of a group to the “margins” of society where they hold little social, political, or economic power.
• marginalization
cultural changes that occur when two cultures adapt to each others worldview
• accommodation
erasing of cultural differences; uniformity
• homogenization
Opportunities presented by globalization to identities and cultures
acculturation accommodation cultural revitalization affirmation of identity integration
accept and create space for one another
• acculturation
A process of mutual adaption between persons or groups, usually achieved by eliminating and reducing hostility
• accommodation
to declare to be true; assert positively, to uphold, confirm, or ratify
• affirmation of identity
the bringing of people of different racial or ethnic groups into unrestricted and equal association, as in society or an organization; desegregation
• integration
technologies that provide access to information through telecommunications.
communications technology
the means of communication, as radio and television, newspapers, and magazines, that reach or influence people widely.
• media
Impact of communications technology and media on diversity:
universalization of pop culture hybridization diversification media concentration media convergence
to generalize the entirety of ideas, perspectives, attitudes, and other phenomena that are within the mainstream of a given culture (mass appeal)
• universalization of pop culture
the ways in which forms become separated from existing practices and recombine with new forms in new practices.
• hybridization
the act of introducing variety
• diversification
the merging of large communications corporations so that control of media is held in the hands of only a few companies.
• media concentration
refers to the increasing interconnection and cooperation between media types in the generation and delivery of news, info and entertainment.
• media convergence
Efforts to promote languages and cultures in a globalizing world:
language laws linguistic rights cultural content legislation cultural revitalization linguistic revitalization
designed to favour or discourage the use of a particular language or set of languages. i.e. Bill 101,
• language laws
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.
• linguistic rights
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.)
• cultural content legislation
the process of affirming and promoting people’s individual and collective cultural identity.
• cultural revitalization
language revival
• linguistic revitalization
