30 Questions
What did a survey in late 2018 find about Filipinos' belief regarding the United States?
Three in five Filipinos believe that the United States would intervene on behalf of the country in case of war.
What does the example of the Philippines' belief in US intervention illustrate in terms of dependence?
It illustrates the Philippines' dependence on the political and military power of the US to maintain its sovereignty.
What is the relationship between economic dependence/interdependence and political dependence, according to the text?
Where there are forms of economic dependence/interdependence, political dependence is not far behind.
What does the text suggest about the protection of investments and interests among participating nations?
Participating nations strive to protect their investments and interests in one another.
What does expressive culture deal with according to the text?
Expressive culture deals with how a particular culture expresses itself in language, music, arts, and the like.
How does globalization impact the consumption of cultural artifacts among participating cultures?
Globalization encourages the monetization and import/export of cultural artifacts, leading to changes in consuming cultures.
What principle governs any significant interaction with someone from a different culture?
"He/She wants something, and I want something."
How can a compromise be defined in multicultural interactions?
A reciprocal adjustment of demands and expectations to accommodate what the other party is willing to give.
What happens when one or both parties are unwilling to give what the other wants in multicultural interactions?
There must be a compromise.
What is the essence of multicultural literacy according to the text?
Peace among different cultures.
What should one accept when interacting with different cultures, according to the text?
There are limits.
What mindset can help perceive good ideas and products from different cultures as valuable?
Acknowledging that good ideas and products have come from cultures we might not like.
What is the main point of the text?
The main point is that globalization goes beyond just economics and affects various aspects of life.
How did the colleagues react when she told them about her experiences in the Philippines?
Her colleagues decided to give it a try and found that they liked the different way of doing things.
Why is it mentioned that globalization is not just about import/export and FDI?
It is mentioned to highlight that globalization has effects beyond economic aspects.
Give an example from the text to illustrate the impact of globalization on a larger scale.
The example of millions of people from nearly two hundred countries interacting and integrating various aspects of life.
Why is it stated that globalization is not a new phenomenon?
It is mentioned to highlight that nations and cultures have been interacting and integrating for millennia.
What is the significance of the interaction between people from different nations in the text?
The significance is that interactions between people from different nations lead to the exchange of ideas and integration of various aspects of life.
What does social literacy concern itself with?
The development of social skills, knowledge, and positive human values.
Define morally upright behavior.
Thoughts, speech, actions that adhere to a standard of right and wrong.
Explain the concept of justice in social literacy.
Behaviors are in-line with a fixed standard of justice that rewards good and punishes wrongdoing.
What does equitable behavior entail?
Treating others fairly, regardless of background or circumstances.
Why is it important for teachers to model empathy and compassion?
To show students what empathy and compassion look like in day-to-day interactions.
What is required for any system of justice to function effectively?
A body of rules or laws to measure and administer rewards and punishment.
What is the primary issue that educators face in teaching multicultural literacy?
The persistence of discriminatory behavior based on race, ethnicity, or region of origin.
How does Boutte (2008) define the root cause of discrimination in an educational setting?
Hatred, which she defines as the lack of compassion and respect for the rights of others.
Why does the problem of discrimination persist despite advances in science, technology, and culture?
Hatred must be fought and its roots attacked, as long as it exists in the human mind, real peace will be impossible.
What is one reason why people sometimes justify discriminatory behavior online?
The misconception that online interactions are separate from real life.
What is the consequence of hatred in the human mind?
Real peace will be impossible to achieve.
How does the text describe multicultural literacy as more than just a matter of common sense?
It is described as refraining from discriminatory behavior based on race, ethnicity, or region of origin.
Test your knowledge on cultural sensitivity and interactions with this quiz. Learn about acknowledging valuable ideas from diverse cultures and the importance of compromise in intercultural relationships.
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