Multiculturalism, Fantasy, Dystopia, Jamaica, Civil Rights, and Feminism Review

300 vocabulary flashcards covering the key themes of multiculturalism, fantasy literature, dystopian societies, Jamaican history, US civil rights, and feminism based on lecture notes.

Multiculturalism

A situation where people from different cultures, ethnicities, religions, and backgrounds live together in the same society.

Immigration

The movement of people into a country, such as Britain, to live and work.

Cultural Diversity

The presence of many different cultures within a single society.

Integration

The process of becoming part of society while maintaining aspects of one's own culture.

Identity

The sense of who a person is and where they belong, often a struggle for those from immigrant backgrounds.

British Empire

A historical system of colonies including countries like India, Pakistan, and Nigeria, which is the main reason Britain is multicultural today.

Post-World War II Labor Shortage

A period when Britain encouraged immigration from former colonies to fill a lack of workers.

India

One of the former colonies of the British Empire mentioned as a source of modern British diversity.

Pakistan

A former British colony whose descendants in Britain may struggle with mixed identities.

Bangladesh

One of the countries included in the British Empire that contributed to Britain's multiculturalism.

Jamaica (British Empire)

A Caribbean island nation that was part of the British Empire and a source of immigration to Britain.

Nigeria

An African country that was part of the British Empire and influenced modern British society.

Kenya

A former British colony in Africa contributing to the diversity of the United Kingdom.

South Africa

One of the countries within the former British Empire mentioned in the study of multiculturalism.

Heritage

The cultural background or traditions a person inherits from their family, which must often be balanced with British culture.

Racism

Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior.

Prejudice

An unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason.

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Belonging

The feeling of being accepted and feeling at home within a society.

Economic Growth

One of the positive effects of multiculturalism on society through a diverse workforce.

Cultural Exchange

An advantage of multiculturalism where different traditions and perspectives are shared.

Tolerance

The ability or willingness to tolerate something, in this context, different cultures and beliefs.

Segregation

The physical or social separation of different groups, such as ethnic communities living in separate neighborhoods.

Cultural Conflicts

Challenges that arise when different cultures struggle to coexist peacefully.

Identity Crisis

A period of uncertainty and confusion in which a person's sense of identity is insecure, often due to conflicting cultural pressures.

Radicalization

The process by which a person comes to adopt increasingly extreme political, social, or religious ideals.

Assimilation

When immigrants adopt the culture of the majority and give up their own original culture.

Melting Pot

A society where different cultures mix together and gradually form one common shared culture.

Generation Gap

Differences in values, beliefs, and behavior between younger and older generations, common in immigrant families.

Mixed Identities

The state of having more than one cultural identity, such as feeling both British and Punjabi.

Religion

A system of beliefs and values, such as Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, or Sikhism, that influences identity.

Push Factors

Reasons that make people leave their home country, such as war, poverty, or persecution.

Pull Factors

Reasons that attract people to another country, such as better jobs, education, and safety.

Minority

A smaller group within a society, such as British Muslims in the UK.

Majority

The largest group in a society, who often influence social norms and values.

Lingua Franca

A common language, like English, used by people with different native languages to communicate.

Raman Mundair

The author of the short story "Day Trippers" ($2015$).

Day Trippers

A fictional short story exploring the struggle between British culture and Punjabi culture.

Parminder

A British Punjabi woman in "Day Trippers" who is married to David and feels disconnected from her roots.

Gurpreet

A British Punjabi man in "Day Trippers" who is married to Aisling and begins to reconnect with his cultural background.

Aisling

The woman Gurpreet is married to in the story "Day Trippers".

David (Day Trippers)

The man Parminder is married to in the story "Day Trippers".

Omniscient Third-Person Narrator

A narrator that gives the reader access to the thoughts and feelings of all characters, used in "Day Trippers".

Culture Clash

The contrast between different lifestyles, such as Western individualism versus Punjabi family traditions.

David Cameron

The former British Prime Minister who gave a speech on radicalization in $2011$.

Speech on Radicalization ($2011$)

A non-fiction text arguing that a lack of social belonging can lead young people to extremism.

Shared British Values

Concepts suggested by David Cameron to help prevent radicalization and strengthen integration.

Fantasy

A fictional genre including magic, supernatural beings, and imaginary worlds that do not exist.

Magic

One of the most important elements of fantasy, including spells, enchantments, and wands.

Secondary World

A completely fictional world with its own rules and creatures, such as Middle-earth.

Parallel World

A fantasy world that exists alongside the real world, such as the Wizarding World in Harry Potter.

Protagonist

The main character or hero of a story who faces challenges.

Antagonist

The main enemy or villain who creates conflict for the protagonist.

The Hero's Journey

A common story structure where a hero leaves an ordinary world, faces tests, and returns changed.

Ordinary World

The first stage of the Hero's Journey where the protagonist lives a normal life before the adventure.

Call to Adventure

The second stage of the Hero's Journey where something happens to start the mission.

Meeting Helpers

The third stage of the Hero's Journey where the protagonist meets friends or mentors.

Challenges and Tests

The fourth stage of the Hero's Journey where the hero learns new skills and faces obstacles.

The Ordeal

The fifth stage of the Hero's Journey, acting as the biggest battle against the main villain.

Reward

The sixth stage of the Hero's Journey where the hero gains knowledge, victory, or treasure.

Return Home

The final stage of the Hero's Journey where the hero returns to the normal world, having grown from the experience.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

A fantasy novel by J.K. Rowling about a young boy discovering he is a wizard.

Hagrid

The character who introduces Harry Potter to the wizarding world.

Ron Weasley

Harry Potter's loyal and courageous best friend.

Hermione Granger

Harry Potter's intelligent, helpful, and loyal friend.

Voldemort

The antagonist in Harry Potter who represents evil and seeks power and immortality.

Muggle World

The ordinary, non-magical world where Harry Potter initially feels like an outsider.

Third-person Limited Narrator

A narrator that tells the story through the perspective of one character, such as Harry Potter.

Magical Inventory

The collection of magical objects, powers, and creatures used in a fantasy story, like wands or dragons.

Stereotypes (Fantasy)

Typical character types like the wise wizard, the chosen one, or the evil villain.

Semantic Field

A group of words connected to the same theme, such as magic, wizard, and potion.

Composition

How a story is structured, typically from Beginning to Conflict, Quest, and Ending.

The Bridge of Khazad-Dûm

A fantasy text from "The Lord of the Rings" where Gandalf fights the Balrog.

Mines of Moria

The location where the Fellowship is chased by enemies in the Bridge of Khazad-Dûm text.

Gandalf

A wise wizard who sacrifices himself to protect the Fellowship.

Balrog

A powerful evil creature representing danger in Middle-earth.

Utopia

An imaginary perfect society where people live in peace, equality, and happiness.

Thomas More

The author who wrote "Utopia" in $1516$.

Dystopia

An imagined society of control, oppression, and fear often used to warn about real-world problems.

Surveillance

The constant monitoring of citizens through cameras, screens, or other tracking systems.

Propaganda

Information used by a government to influence and control what people think.

Conformity

The expectation that everyone behaves and thinks the same way, discouraging individuality.

Dehumanization

When people are treated as objects or tools rather than human beings, losing their personal freedom.

Paranoia

A feeling of fear and suspicion where citizens do not know who they can trust.

Corporate Control

A type of dystopian control where large companies manage society through media and advertising.

Bureaucratic Control

A type of dystopian control through strict rules, regulations, and government systems.

Technological Control

Society controlled through technology, such as AI, surveillance, or social ratings.

Philosophical Control

Society controlled through a strict political or religious ideology.

Totalitarianism

A political system where the government has complete control over its citizens' lives.

Dystopian Protagonist

A main character who questions society and often rebels against the oppressive system.

Consciousness

The process of becoming aware of the flaws and problems in a dystopian society.

Big Brother

The symbol of constant surveillance and government control in Orwell's "1984".

Herd Behaviour

When people follow the crowd and obey authority without thinking for themselves.

Black Mirror: Nosedive

A TV episode exploring a society where people rate each other on a scale of $1$ to $5$ stars.

Lacie Pound

The protagonist of "Nosedive" who is obsessed with improving her social rating.

Social Status (Nosedive)

A person's standing in society determined by their digital rating from others.

Appearance vs. Reality

A theme in "Nosedive" where people seem happy but are actually stressed and fake.

1984 (Novel)

A famous dystopian novel about a totalitarian society controlled by The Party.

Winston Smith

The protagonist of "1984" who begins to question and rebel against Big Brother.

Telescreens

Devices used in "1984" to monitor citizens constantly.