questions chap 5 Flashcards
(17 cards)
How does the cartoon on page 92 display the interactions between the natural world and aspects of globalization such as communications technology?
Geese using GPS implies that modern technology has made its way into every aspect of life.
What sparked the phenomenon of urbanization?
People moving from depressed urban areas to cities where factories needed workers.
Give two ways migrants help cities flourish.
1.Their skills, knowledge, and labour make valuable contributions to business and industry
2. Their unique values add to the cosmopolitan aspect of cities.
What do cities provide for migrants in return?
Settlement services such as language classes and help with housing and employment.
What challenges face cities as global migration increases?
They have to determine how far they are willing to go to accommodate and integrate newcomers.
What services are provided to new Canadians in Halifax? (there are 7)
- Action plan development based on need
- Helping newcomers get oriented to the city and Canadian society
- Helping with settlement by dealing with immediate needs and giving continued support
- Providing crisis support
- Assessing language skills and arranging for translation and interpretation
- Locating employment opportunities, training for new skills, and offering assistance for people re-entering their field in a new country
- Presenting cross-cultural awareness workshops.
What name is given to a society that allows people to expand their identities while still retaining their heritage?
Pluralistic.
What do supporters of a pluralistic society say about diversity in populations?
It leads to new perspective exposure, which enriches society.
What may acculturation eventually lead to?
Assimilation.
Who usually runs co-operatives in less-developed countries?
Women.
Why do women run co-operatives in less-developed countries?
women.
In order to boost their families’ incomes.
What was the Quechua people’s economy originally based on?
Farming (raising llamas and alpacas).
What have the Quechua people added to improve their standard of living and how was it added?
Globally marketed woven goods made from their farming operations.
Outline the process of cultural revitalization of the Inuit.
- Early 20th century: Inuit converted to Christianity; many old beliefs and their language were banned.
- 1950s: Government forced them to move to permanent settlements; exposed to other cultures via TV and radio.
- 60s and 70s: Companies moved in to mine oil and gas; disruption in their traditional way of life occurred, leading to unemployment, alcoholism, and suicide.
List and describe three ways Francophones have succeeded in having their French-language rights affirmed.
- BNA Act of 1867: Said French or English could be used in Parliament.
- Official Languages Act of 1969: Ensured service in either French or English at Federal Government offices.
- Bill 101, 1977: Defined French as the only official language in Quebec.
What is the significance of Section 23 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Canada?
It allows for a person to be educated in their first language (if English or French) anywhere in Canada.
How does La Francophonie help to promote French language and culture around the world?
- Economically: Wealthy countries help poorer countries.
- Language preservation: Promoting the use of French.
- TV5: An international French language station created by La Francophonie.
