ICC Exam 2

Joy Luck Club (what is it about)

• Explores stories of 4 Chinese immigrant mothers and their daughters

Joy Luck Club (Individualism, power distance, masculinity, high context)

• Individualism = shows family and shared traditions, but also the daughters trying to be independent

• Power Distance = Mothers have authority, which creates conflict as daughters challenge traditional roles

• Masculinity = focuses on emotions, understanding, and caring relationships rather than competition or dominance

• High Context = Conversations rely on hints, symbols, and shared culture, showing indirect and meaningful communication

Microaggression (so where are you from video?)

• behavior that subtly undermines someone’s identity by playing into stereotypes about social groups

• asking where she is from multiple times

• saying “oh I like kimchi”

Treating People as representative for larger groups (where are you from video?)

• reinforce stereotypes

• reduce them to representatives rather then individuals

• place them in a box based on their race

Intent, tone, follow up questions (so where are you from video?)

• Intent = questions like "Where are you from?" can make people feel different or labeled

• Tone = calm and thoughtful, helping people understand without blaming anyone

• Follow Up Questions = show you care about what the person is saying

Role of relational power (so where are you from video)

• people’s positions or influence affect conversations (If someone has more power or authority, their words might feel like judgment or labeling)

Takeaways (so where are you from video)

• Accept mistakes

• apologize

• question assumptions

• be kind

• practice

What is Cultural Imperialism

• Domination through the spread of cultural products

Pros and Cons of Globalization

• Pros

  • Convenience

  • Understanding

  • Connection

  • Multiplicity of Voices

• Cons

  • Constant Connection

  • Info Overload

  • Concentrated Ownership

  • Commercial Interest

What is Cultural homogenization (ex: loss of the local)

• Distinctive cultural practices and beliefs are weakened then transformed into dominate culture

3 Counterarguments of Cultural Imperialism

• Global audiences of American content are not necessarily passive

• Not all content coming from the US is ‘Pro America”

• Local media matter

France’s Cultural Exception

• Funds (taxed) support production and distribution of French films

Power of words (Rabbi)

• God created the world by speaking

• They can heal or they can hurt

Rabbi

Master Teacher

Shabbat

To stop to acknowledge what God has created

What does Judaism ask? (why things work)

• find meaning and purpose in life by connecting to God and doing good

• encourages learning, praying, and helping others to understand why things happen

• Knowing the why helps bring people closer to God

Judaism is dynamic not static

• changes while staying connected to its tradition

• adapts to new situations by learning

Beliefs on who can go to heaven

Anyone can go to heaven not just Jews

Purpose of head covering

• showing respect

• humility

• connection to faith

Antisemitism

• hatred of Jewish people

As-Salamu Alaykum

peace be upon you, you will be safe with me

5 pillars of Islam

• Testimony of faith

• Ritual Prayer

• Fasting

• Alms-giving

• Hajj Pilgrimage

Details of daily prayers

• Fajr = Performed before sunrise to start the day with reflection and devotion

• Dhuhr = Prayed after midday when the sun starts to decline, a moment to pause and reconnect with God

• Asr = Performed in the late afternoon to stay mindful as the day progresses

• Maghrib = Prayed just after sunset, marking the transition from day to night

• Isha = The final prayer of the day, done before going to bed, ensuring the day ends with spirituality

Details of Ramadan

• celebrates when the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad

• don’t eat or drink from dawn to sunset each day

• Helping others and giving to those in need

Muslim Calendar

• used to mark Islamic holidays

• based on the moon's cycle

• about 354 days

9 Dash Line

a boundary Chain has “claimed” but other countries like the Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia also claim parts of this area