Social Studies 10-1, Globalization and Culture- Chapters 1-4

Accommodation

The process of accepting and creating space for different cultures when they come into contact.

Acculturation

Cultural changes resulting from the interaction of two different cultures.

Assimilation

The absorption of a minority culture by another culture, leading to the disappearance of the minority's cultural identity.

Biodiversity

Variety of plant and animal species within an ecosystem.

Circumstances

The conditions or factors that affect a situation.

Collective

A group of individuals with shared identity and belonging.

Cultural content laws

Cultural content laws

Laws passed by gov. To prevent a group's cultural identity, including, artist, performers, songs, movies, etc. from being overwhelmed by media from a dominant culture.

Cultural diversity

Variety in cultures and identities.

Cultural revitalization

The affirmation and promotion of individual and collective cultural identity.

Digital divide

The gap between those who have access to modern digital technology and those who do not.

Economies of scale

Cost savings achieved through large-scale production, usage, and procurement.

Homogenization

The process of erasing differences, often referring to cultural similarities.

Hybridization

The combination of different elements to create something new.

Language laws

Laws that countries will set up to expect what languages are used with education, business, government.

Linguistic revitalization

Languages that are endangered/extinct that are being recovered by cultural groups that used it.

Linguistic rights

Rights of minorities and majorities concerning language.

Media concentration

The ownership of media by a few large corporations, leading to limited diversity of viewpoints.

Media convergence

Integration of different forms of media through electronic technology.

Pop culture

Current cultural trends disseminated by commercial mass media.

Propaganda

Spread of ideas and information with a specific goal in mind.

Role model

An individual looked up to and emulated by others.

Transnational corporation

A company operating in multiple countries, often with production and services in various locations.

Universalization

The global spread of culture, trends, customs, and practices.