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What is the term used when people try to protect their traditions due to globalization?
What is the term used when people try to protect their traditions due to globalization?
- Cultural hybridization
- Cultural defence (correct)
- Cultural globalization
- Cultural assimilation
Hybrid identities are created by mixing elements from different cultures.
Hybrid identities are created by mixing elements from different cultures.
True (A)
Name the sociologist who discussed the 'Clash of Civilizations'.
Name the sociologist who discussed the 'Clash of Civilizations'.
Samuel Huntington
Globalization can lead to the __________ of identities, resulting in people looking and acting more alike.
Globalization can lead to the __________ of identities, resulting in people looking and acting more alike.
Match the sociologists with their concepts related to cultural identity:
Match the sociologists with their concepts related to cultural identity:
What might cause cultural defence to occur?
What might cause cultural defence to occur?
According to George Ritzer, 'McDonaldization' represents a positive aspect of globalization.
According to George Ritzer, 'McDonaldization' represents a positive aspect of globalization.
List a positive impact of cultural diversity.
List a positive impact of cultural diversity.
Cultural diversity can sometimes lead to __________ if individuals do not accept each other's differences.
Cultural diversity can sometimes lead to __________ if individuals do not accept each other's differences.
How might a local festival be an example of cultural defence?
How might a local festival be an example of cultural defence?
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Cultural Defence
Cultural Defence
People actively protecting their traditions and culture when they feel it is threatened by globalization, such as the fight to keep their language alive.
Clash of Civilizations
Clash of Civilizations
A theory by Samuel Huntington suggesting that globalization intensifies cultural differences, leading to potential conflicts between civilizations.
Hybrid Identities
Hybrid Identities
Mixing elements from different cultures to form a unique personal identity, incorporating influences from both one's roots and new experiences.
Homogenization of Identities
Homogenization of Identities
The process of identities becoming more similar across different cultures due to globalization, leading to a reduction in cultural diversity.
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Cultural Diversity
Cultural Diversity
The presence and celebration of different cultures coexisting in one place, offering opportunities for learning, understanding, and enjoyment.
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Tension in Cultural Diversity
Tension in Cultural Diversity
Potential conflicts arising from cultural differences when people fail to understand or accept each other's unique traditions and perspectives.
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What is globalization?
What is globalization?
The interconnectedness and interdependence of nations and people globally, facilitated by advances in technology, communication, and trade.
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How does globalization impact cultural diversity?
How does globalization impact cultural diversity?
Globalization can both increase and decrease cultural diversity. It can lead to the spread of cultural elements, but it can also homogenize cultures and weaken traditional practices.
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What is the impact of globalisation on individual and social/cultural identities?
What is the impact of globalisation on individual and social/cultural identities?
Globalization can impact individual and social/cultural identities in various ways, including the defense of cultural traditions, the formation of hybrid identities, and the homogenization of cultures.
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What are the positive and negative impacts of globalisation on identity?
What are the positive and negative impacts of globalisation on identity?
Globalization can have both positive and negative impacts on identity. It can foster cultural exchange and understanding, but it can also lead to cultural erosion and a loss of unique traditions.
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Globalisation's Influence on Individual and Social/Cultural Identities
- Cultural Defence: People defend their traditions and culture when they feel threatened by globalisation. This can manifest as protecting languages or celebrating local festivals.
- Example (Cultural Defence): Resisting the dominance of English to preserve local languages.
- Hybrid Identities: Mixing elements of different cultures creates new identities. This might involve wearing traditional clothes but using slang from another culture.
- Example (Hybrid Identities): Wearing traditional clothing but using social media from another culture.
- Homogenisation of Identities: Globalisation can lead to people becoming more similar in appearance and behaviour, as they adopt similar brands, movies, and apps.
- Example (Homogenisation of Identities): Wearing the same brands or watching the same TV shows globally.
Positive and Negative Impacts on Identity
- Cultural Diversity: Different cultures existing and being celebrated together in one place can bring positive experiences, allowing for access to new food, festivals and ideas.
- Potential Tension: Understanding and accepting cultural differences is crucial to prevent tension.
- Multiculturalism: Encouraging different cultures to live together peacefully can enrich societies. This can be achieved by recognising and respecting each culture equally, but can be challenging if some cultures aren't seen as prominent.
- Example (Multiculturalism): Celebrating holidays of all cultures in schools equally.
- Global Culture: Sharing similar music, fashion, and technology can create global connections, but can also diminish local traditions.
- Example (Global Culture): Popular TV shows being the same everywhere creating global connectedness but diminishing local stories and traditions.
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