SOCIAL FINAL VOCAB

Accomodation

different cultures coming into contact and accept and create space for each other

Global North

wealthy and developed countries ("first world")

Global south

Developing countries ("third world")

Individual identity

The traits that make up a person's sense of individuality

Collective identity

The shared identity of a group of people, especially because of a common language and culture

Slang

terms used by members of a social collective

Jargon

terms used by members of a professional collective

Gender neutral language

terms used to describe both men and women

Homogenization

erasing of differences(reduces opportunity for diversity)

Acculturation

when two cultures accommodate or adapt to each others worldviews

-"Melting Pot"

diverse groups of people, cultures, and traditions blend together, forming a single, cohesive whole

Assimilation

culture of a minority group being absorbed by another of the majority

Media Convergence

use of tech to integrate media(digitization)

Media Concentration

gather of ownership of newspapers and other media in the hands of only a few corporations(limited perspective)

Cultural revitalization

affirming and promoting people's individual and collective identity

Multiculturalism

policy founded on the idea that Canada is pluralistic(made of many cultural groups who are free to affirm and promote their rights)

Economies of scale

saving money by buying in bulk

Digital Divide

separates people who do and do not have access to up to date tech

Propaganda

spreading of info to achieve a specific goal

Pop Culture

culture of the people(latest trends spread by mass media)

Universalization

Spread of culture, trends, customs, and practices around the world

Hybridization

combining two or more different things to create something new

Techno-Isolation

idea that technology is limiting face to face interactions

Cultural Content Laws

laws passed by gov.t to prevent a group's cultural identity form being overwhelmed by the media of a more dominant culture

blood oil

oil obtained through violence and bloodshed

Mercantilism

Economic system used by Europeans to keep them wealthy(took resources form colonies and shipped them back to their home countries to make products out of them and sell around the world)

Eurocentrism and Ethnocentrism

Eurocentrism: Believing european culture is superior to all others and believing and judging others upon its values

Ethnocentrism: Believing your own culture is superior to all others and believing and judging others upon your values

Cultural Mosaic

society made up of many cultural distinct groups

Lobby Groups

group of citizens that come together to bring about change on issues

Cultural Pluralism

idea that people are free to affirm their culture within a society

Economic Sanction

a penalty, ex. Boycott to pressure gov.t to agree to carry out certain rules

Retribution

Act of vengance

Reparations

making amends

Collective farms

farms operated by workers as a group that left millions starving

Trade Liberalization

country reducing trade barriers (tariffs) to encourage trade(protectionism)

Trade Blocs

group of countries working together to give one another better trading terms

Subsidy

direct financial help from gov.t

Environmental Stewardship

accepting responsibility to ensure earth's resources remain sustainable

Flags of Convenience

a ship registered in a country other than that of its owner(reduces tax)

Foreign investment

purchase of assets in one country by institution in another(stimulates economy)

Knowledge Economy

business and individuals who use research and tech for practical purposes

Privatization

selling a public service to a private company so the service is no longer owned by the gov.t

Tariffs

tax imposed on goods crossing the border

Quotas

limited number of something that is allowed

globalization

the increasing interconnectedness of the world

historical globalization

A period that is often identified as beginning in 1492, when Christopher Columbus made his first voyage to the Caribbean, and ending after World War II, when the United States and the Soviet Union emerged as superpowers.

Economic Globalization

The spread of trade, transportation, and communication systems around the world in the interests of promoting worldwide commerce