Anthropology and the Paradoxes of Globalisation

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts related to globalization and anthropology, derived from lecture notes.

Globalisation

The worldwide dissemination of certain cultural forms and social institutions as a result of colonialism, trade, missionary activity, technological change, and mobility.

Cultural Imperialism

The dominance of one culture over others, especially through the spread of culture by media and economic forces.

Transhumant

A form of pastoralism or nomadism where people move livestock seasonally between fixed summer and winter pastures.

Proletarianisation

The process by which individuals from a subsistence economy are integrated into the wage labor system.

Cultural Entropy

The tendency for distinct cultures to lose their differences and become increasingly uniform due to global influences.

Disembedding

The process by which social practices are detached from their local contexts, making them applicable globally.

Acceleration

The increasing speed of transport and communication that enhances the global interconnectedness of societies.

Standardisation

The process through which cultures adopt comparable standards, leading to homogenisation in cultural practices.

Interconnectedness

The growing complexity of connections among global populations that necessitate international agreements and policies.

Glocalisation

The adaptation of global ideas to local contexts; a blending of global and local cultural elements.

Ideoscape

The landscape of ideological flows that reflect the distribution and circulation of ideas and values.

Mediascape

The distribution of mass media and its effects on local cultures, shaping how people perceive and understand global issues.

World Music

A genre referring to the mixing of traditional music from around the world with contemporary sounds, often leading to debates on authenticity and commercialization.

Long-distance nationalism

The phenomenon where migrant populations remain politically engaged with their homeland while living abroad.