Unit 1: Social Globalization & Identities Practice Flashcards

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards covering the concepts of globalization, individual and collective identities, media influence, and cultural protection strategies as outlined in the Unit 1 student notes.

Globalization

A process that is making the world’s citizens increasingly interconnected and interdependent.

Pluralistic society

A society where history has helped people learn to value the many perspectives of different peoples, encouraging the development of a vibrant, inclusive society.

Social Globalization

The spread of people, culture, ideas, and media across borders.

Transnationals

Corporations that operate in two or more countries, such as Amazon, Walmart, or Apple.

Political Globalization

The dimension of globalization where nations sign international agreements and leaders make decisions influenced by global events.

Haudenosaunee Confederacy of Nations

Considered the oldest living democracy in the world, which practiced social decision making and influenced the writing of the United States Constitution in $1787$.

Great Law of Peace

The guiding principle of the Haudenosaunee people that involves respecting the social decision making among all people.

Individual Identity

Your personal sense of self as an individual.

Collective Identity

The shared identity of a group of people who have something in common, such as culture, community, or experience.

Linguistic Identity

How language defines you and your worldview, including accents, slang, and bilingualism.

Ethnic Identity

A sense of belonging to a particular ethnic group or nation, such as First Nations, German, or Filipino.

Geographic Identity

Feeling connected to a particular place, country, region, city, or village.

Spiritual Identity

The importance of religion or spirituality in your life, or the lack thereof.

Cultural Identity

The beliefs, interests, and basic ways of life often linked to your heritage or upbringing.

Heritage

Something that has been passed down through generations, such as celebrations, prayers, or rituals.

Political Identity

Your political beliefs and sense of belonging to a political party or ideology, such as Socialism or Liberalism.

Aboriginal

A general term appearing in the Canadian Constitution ($1982$) for Canada’s first inhabitants: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.

Canadien

A Canadian of French descent and language.

Francophone

A French-speaking person.

Anglophone

An English-speaking person.

Media Convergence

When different forms of media like TV, radio, internet, and print come together in one platform, such as a smartphone.

Media Concentration

When ownership of media outlets is controlled by a small number of large corporations, such as Disney owning Marvel and ABC.

Product Placement

When brands pay to have their products featured in TV shows, movies, or online content.

Marshall McLuhan

A Canadian communication theorist who published "Understanding Media" in $1964$ and coined the phrase "The medium is the message."

Noam Chomsky

Theorist who argued that media is sometimes used to influence people to support certain agendas, a process he called "Manufactured Consent."

Propaganda

Biased or misleading media used to promote a political cause or point of view.

Pop Culture

Mainstream ideas, trends, and practices that appeal to large groups of people.

Universalization of Pop Culture

When cultural trends, ideas, and practices spread globally, such as K-Pop or Marvel movies.

Americanization

The spread of American culture, values, and brands around the world.

Homogenization

The process by which cultures become more alike, sometimes resulting in a loss of cultural diversity.

Hybridization

Blending elements of different cultures to create something new, such as fusion food or Bollywood hip-hop.

Diversification

The use of technology to allow smaller or minority cultural groups to share their voices globally.

Acculturation

The process of adopting some traits of another culture.

Accommodation

When cultures make space for each other without losing their distinct identities.

Cultural Revitalization

Efforts to restore or strengthen a culture that may have been lost or suppressed.

Integration

Bringing diverse groups into society while respecting their differences.

Marginalization

A challenge of globalization where certain groups are pushed aside or excluded.

Linguistic Revitalization

Efforts to protect and bring back languages, such as using Cree language apps or Māori immersion schools.

CRTC

The organization responsible for legislation that requires Canadian content on radio and television.