Vocabulary Lesson 3

Question 1

Define Homogenization.

Answer 1

The erasing of differences. When this term is applied to people, it often refers to the erasing of cultural differences so that peoples become more and more similar.

Question 2

Define Acculturation

Answer 2

The cultural changes that occur when two cultures accommodate, or adapt to, each other’s worldview

Question 3

Define Accommodation

Answer 3

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.

Question 4

Define Assimilation

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Define Hybridization

Answer 5

The combining of elements of two or more different things to create something new

Question 6

Culture Content Laws

Answer 6

Laws passed by a government to prevents a group’s cultural identity — including its artists, performers, songs, movies, and literature — from being overwhelmed by the media of a more dominant culture

Question 7

Digital Divide

Answer 7

The gap that separates people who do — and do not — have access to up-to-date digital technology.

Question 8

Propaganda

Answer 8

Ideas and information spread for the purpose of achieving a specific goal

Question 9

Universalization

Answer 9

The spread of culture, trends, customs, and practices around the world

Question 10

Pop Culture

Answer 10

A short form for “popular culture,” which is the culture of the people. This term often refers to current cultural trends that are spread by commercial mass media