Unit 1

Globalization

the process that is making the world’s citizens increasingly interdependent socially, politically, environmentally, technologically and economically

Historical Globalization

the effect of globalization has had in the past, both positive and negative

Economic Globalization

How goods are produced, transported, and purchased around the world

Social Globalization

how people interact with others around the world

Political Globalization

how political decisions are made in relation to local and global issues

Role Modeling

other which you model your behavior on, being a positive figure for others to admire

collectives

the belief, traditions, culture, and manner of expressing identity by an entire group

media

any tool or organization that delievers information

media convergence

the integration of media such as newspapers, books, tv. Limits diversity in media,opinions.

media concentration

the current trend for large transnational corporations owning media sources.

Pop Culture

Popular Culture, media convergence that is mass consumed and affects your perception of your identity

Universalization of Pop Culture

global media and communication allow pop culture to be consumed across the planet

Hybridization

combines elements of American culture with other cultures in which it is produced

Homogenization

the reduction of diversity among the cultures of the world. Cultures becoming the same (homo)

Acculturation

cultural changes that occur when 2 distinct groups meet.

Accommodation

accepting and creating space for people within differening cultural views

Assimilation

when one cultural groups defining characteristics are absorbed into more dominant cultures

Diversification

the action of making or becoming more diverse or varied, promotion of culture

Cultural Revitalization

a process through which unique cultures regain a sense of identity, such as through promoting heritage, languages or reviving traditions and customs. ex. Aboriginal Peoples Tv Network abt first nations ppl

Affirmation of Identity

when people assert themselves or their community

Marginalization

when people of a culture are pushed off to the side (margins) of a culture

Integration

the mixing of groups of people that had been separate

Stereotype

an oversimplified or false idea about a group of people

Canadian Content (CanCon)

a series of rules to ensure Canadian songs,bands and TV is played on Canadian media