Social Studies 10-1 Review (Version Two)

GLOBALIZATION

Process increasing global interconnectedness in trade, technology, and culture leading to global interdependence.

GLOBALIZATION DRIVERS

Technology, transport, media, trade networks, and TNCs that accelerate global interaction.

MEDIA GLOBALIZATION

Global spread of information and culture through digital and broadcast media shaping identities.

INTERCONNECTEDNESS

Countries linked so events in one region affect others through economic, cultural, and political systems.

INDIVIDUAL IDENTITY

Personal traits, values, beliefs, and experiences shaping self-understanding.

COLLECTIVE IDENTITY

Shared belonging based on culture, language, history, and values.

IDENTITY FORMATION SYSTEM

Identity shaped by family, education, media, culture, and globalization forces.

PLURALISTIC SOCIETY

Society where multiple cultural groups coexist while maintaining distinct identities and equal participation.

CANADIAN MULTICULTURAL STRUCTURE

System supporting cultural diversity within a unified political framework.

CULTURAL CONTACT

Interaction between cultures through trade, migration, and globalization.

CULTURAL EXCHANGE SYSTEM

Mutual sharing of ideas, technology, and practices between cultures.

CULTURAL BORROWING

Adoption and adaptation of cultural elements from another culture.

CULTURAL APPROPRIATION

Use of cultural elements from a marginalized group without respect or context in a power imbalance.

CULTURAL HOMOGENIZATION

Process where cultures become more similar due to globalization.

GLOBAL CULTURAL STANDARDIZATION

Global systems creating uniform cultural experiences through media and brands.

CULTURAL IMPERIALISM

Dominance of one culture over others through media, economics, or political power.

ASSIMILATION

Minority group adopts dominant culture, often losing original identity.

VOLUNTARY ASSIMILATION

Choosing to adopt another culture for integration or opportunity.

FORCED ASSIMILATION

Imposed cultural change through policy or institutions.

MARGINALIZATION

Groups pushed to societal edges with reduced access to power and resources.

MULTICULTURALISM

System supporting multiple cultural identities equally within one society.

ASSIMILATION VS MULTICULTURALISM

Assimilation = one dominant culture; multiculturalism = multiple coexisting cultures.

OFFICIAL BILINGUALISM (CANADA)

English and French recognized as official federal languages.

LANGUAGE RIGHTS SYSTEM

Legal protection for access to services and courts in official languages.

NEW BRUNSWICK BILINGUALISM

Only fully bilingual Canadian province (English + French official).

TRANSLATION AND ACCESS SYSTEMS

Systems ensuring communication across official languages in public services.

TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATION (TNC)

Company operating across multiple countries in global production networks.

GLOBAL CORPORATE NETWORKS

Coordinated international production systems for efficiency and profit.

ADVANTAGES OF TNCs

Jobs, investment, and technology transfer.

DISADVANTAGES OF TNCs

Exploitation, environmental harm, and political influence.

OUTSOURCING

Contracting work to external companies, often abroad, to reduce costs.

GLOBAL LABOR DIVISION

Distribution of production tasks across countries based on cost and skill.

OUTSOURCING BENEFITS

Lower costs and access to specialized labor.

OUTSOURCING DRAWBACKS

Job loss and reduced oversight.

STANDARD OF LIVING

Material wealth including income, housing, and goods.

QUALITY OF LIFE

Overall well-being including health, safety, education, and freedom.

SOCIOECONOMIC WELL-BEING MODEL

Compares standard of living with quality of life.

HUMAN RIGHTS SYSTEM

UN-based framework protecting fundamental human rights.

UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

Foundational document defining global human rights standards.

WOMEN’S RIGHTS SYSTEM

Global efforts to reduce gender inequality.

CHILDREN’S RIGHTS FRAMEWORK

Protection of children’s safety, education, and health.

WORKERS’ RIGHTS SYSTEM

Laws and policies ensuring fair wages and conditions.

SHARED RESPONSIBILITY MODEL (WORKERS)

Governments and corporations share responsibility for protecting workers.

FREE TRADE SYSTEM

Reduced trade barriers between countries.

BENEFITS OF FREE TRADE

Lower prices, efficiency, growth, and specialization.

COSTS OF FREE TRADE

Job loss, industry decline, and dependence on global markets.

PROTECTIONISM

Government policies restricting imports to protect domestic industries.

TRADE LIBERALIZATION

Reduction of trade barriers to increase global trade.

CAPITALISM

Economic system based on private ownership and profit.

FREE MARKET MECHANISM

Prices determined by supply and demand with minimal government intervention.

HAYEK ECONOMIC THEORY

Markets self-regulate; minimal government intervention preferred.

KEYNES ECONOMIC THEORY

Government intervention needed during economic downturns.

WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO)

Organization regulating global trade rules and disputes.

USMCA

Trade agreement between Canada, the US, and Mexico.

OPEC

Oil-producing countries coordinating oil production and prices.

APEC

Asia-Pacific economic cooperation forum.

EUROPEAN UNION (EU)

Political and economic union with shared laws and trade systems.

SILK ROAD SYSTEM

Ancient trade network linking Asia, Europe, and Africa.

MERCANTILISM

Colonies exist to enrich the mother country.

IMPERIALISM

Extension of power over other regions through control.

COLONY SYSTEM

Territory controlled for resources and strategic advantage.

MOTHER COUNTRY

Nation that controls and benefits from colonies.

EUROCENTRISM

Viewing the world through European-centered perspectives.

WHITE MAN’S BURDEN

Ideology justifying European “civilizing” of others.

ETHNOCENTRISM

Belief that one’s own culture is superior.

INDIGENOUS GLOBALIZATION IMPACT SYSTEM

Ongoing colonial and modern pressures affecting Indigenous peoples.

INDIAN ACT SYSTEM

Canadian law controlling Indigenous governance and identity.

RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SYSTEM

Forced assimilation system for Indigenous children.

NUMBERED TREATY SYSTEMS

Agreements defining land and rights between Indigenous nations and Canada.

PASS SYSTEM

Restriction of Indigenous movement off reserves.

SIXTIES SCOOP

Removal of Indigenous children into non-Indigenous care.

INUIT RELOCATION POLICY

Forced relocation disrupting Inuit communities.

MMIWG CRISIS

Systemic violence against Indigenous women linked to colonial structures.