Globalization + Identity HL Extension

globalization

increasing interconnectedness between people, cultures, and economies as a result of international trade, technology and cultural exchange

globalization results in a

dual impact

dual impact

1. fosters unity

2. cultural homogenization

cultural homogenization

dominant global, western, culture transforming traditional, local ones.

due to cultural homogenization it is important to

develop a bicultural identity

bicultural identity

blend of local and global cultures

Arnett 2002 research on globalization + identity

detail different stages of identity development and expression

1. bicultural identity - blend local and global cultures

2. self-selected identity - identity based on shared interest, rather than a dominant global culture

3. identity confusion - unsuccessful development of a bicultural identity - associated with psychological issues

4. identity exploration - undecided, still exploring (changes with age)

details identity formation as a choice rather than product of social roles

identity formation impacted by

acculturation

acculturation

process of internalizing schemas of a new culture (in this case, of a global culture)

Berry’s model of acculturation

1. marginalization - does not adapt new schemas but also disregards old cultures ones

2. separation - does not integrate into new culture, maintains local culture only

3. assimilation - fully assimilates into the new, global culture, disregards local one

4. integration - blends local and global culture

Studies

Lyons-Padilla 2015, Cheng et. al 2008