Unit 1
What is globalization?
process by which buisnesses or organizations develop international influence; operate on international issues, definition. Becoming more interconnected in any aspect
Different branches of globalization
political globalization: political decisions made based on events; local, international, global
economic globalization: the transporting, exporting, and purchasing of around the world
historical globalization: the effects globalization has had on the world in the past; can be positive and negative
social globalization: how others interact with each other
what are some different aspects of identity? How can globalization affect your identity?
Some different aspects include language, culture, family, friends, etc. Globalization can affect my identity because we are becoming more interconnected and we can lose parts of our culture and language. There are other factors.
what are some different ways people express identity?
Clothes, hobbies, hair, personality, etc.
What role does language play in shaping our identity? What is slang/jargon?
Our language shapes our identity because it is how we express ourselves through our words and our way of thinking. Slang is just shortened language or phrase used to express ourselves.
How has social media & the internet enforced globalization?
These platforms have enforced globalization and sped up the process greatly. These platforms allowed people globally to connect effectively and efficiently.
What is the difference between media convergence and media concentration?
Media convergence is the limiting diversification of media and media concentration is the current trend for large companies owning media sources
What is the universalization of pop culture? What is hybridization? How are they connected?
The universalization of pop culture is when media allowing pop culture to be consumed globally. Hybridization is when a different culture and American culture mixing to create something new. They are connected because they both share the idea of mixing and spreading ideas, media, or culture.
What is the homogenization and how is it connected to globalization? What are some examples?
Homogenization is when cultures slowly start to blend and reduces diversity. It is connected to globalization because as we become more connected we wil start to become more and more similar reducing diversity. An example is immigrants from other countries coming to north america and having to change to fit in
What is the relationship between acculturation, accommodation, and assimilation? How do these concepts relate to globalization?
The relationship between these are that all different outcomes to globalization depending on the perspective of people. acculturation is when the cultures mix and create new outcomes, accommodation is the respectfulness and welcoming feeling of trying to learn a new culture, finally assimilation is when the small culture is overpowered instead of people wanting to understand it.
What is cultural revitalization & how is it connected to globalization?
Cultural revitalization is when a unique or small culture is trying to regain its identity through promotion, traditions, etc. It is connected to globalization because although we may be becoming more assimilated, it is now easier than ever to spread word and info about your culture allowing more people to witness and appreciate it.
What are some examples of homogenization?
fast food
fast fashion
western entertainment
english
What actions has Canada taken to affirm identities?
Canada has created a television show program to promote aboriginal hertiage and other examples
What actions does Canada take to protect Canadian identity in a globalizing world?
playing Canadian based artists on the radio to promote Canadian culture, canadian tv, etc.
What are some international organizations that help affirm different cultures around the world?
La francophone to protect french, UNESCO heritage sites, the Assembly of First Nations and Declarations on the Right of Indigenous Peoples