Chapter 1 Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is globalization
the process by which the world’s citizens are becoming increasingly connected to and dependent on one another.
what does context mean
circumstances or surroundings
what does role model mean
something that someone looks up to
what does collective mean
a group that the person defines himself in
what factors shape who you are
Family, Traditions, language history and heritage
what does Transnational Corporation mean
A company that is based in one country while developing and manufacturing its products, or delivering its goods and services, in more than one country
what does Media Concentration mean
The gathering of ownership of newspapers and other media such as newspapers, books, TV, and the Internet
what does Media Convergence mean
The use of electronic technology to integrate media such as newspapers, books, TV, and the Internet.
what does Economies of Scale mean
Savings that are achieved by producing, using, and buying things in large quantities
what does Biodiversity mean
Variety of plant and animal species
Homogenization
The erasing of differences. When this term is applied to people, it often refers to the erasing of cultural differences so that people become more and more similar.
what does Acculturation mean
The cultural changes that occur when two cultures accommodate, or adapt to, each other’s worldview
what does Accommodation mean
A process that occurs when people from different cultures come into contact and accept and create space for one another. The customs, traditions, technologies, beliefs, and languages of both cultures may be affected.
what does Assimilation mean
A process that occurs when the culture of a minority group is absorbed by another culture. The cultural identity of the minority group disappears as its members take on the identity of the other culture.
Cultural Revitalization
The process of affirming and promoting people’s individual and collective cultural identity
what kind of society is Canada
it is a pluralistic society meaning This means that the values and practices of different cultures within our society have become part of our whole society
what is political globalization
the process by which political decisions and actions are becoming increasingly international.
what is social globalization
the process by which people’s lifestyles spread over global networks.
