Social Studies - Globalization and Identity - Quiz , Feb 26

1. What is the difference between an individual and collective identity?

• A) Individual identity refers to how you see yourself and want to express that image to others, your collective identity is the group(s) you belong to)

• how you see yourself and want to express that image to others

a. Define “homogenization of culture”.

• The homogenization of cultures means that we are not the same despite our culture.

• The homogenization of cultures means that we are all becoming the same; with different pop culture.

a. What is the meaning of the term “hybridization of cultures”?

• Taking one culture and mixing one together

• Taking two or more cultures and mixing them together to create a new culture

What does it mean to feel marginalized?

• To feel left out or less important

• To feel happy about others

How do homogenization and assimilation relate

• Both do not want everything to be the same

• Both want everything to be the same and to erase differences

What is acculturation?

• Not merging culture together

• Changing your culture due to interaction with other cultures

Define “cultural revitalization ?

• To give new life to cultural traditions; to bring back traditions that may have been lost

• To receive a new culture

Why are linguistic rights important in Canada?

• It preserves our unique heritage of being bilingual and protects our French minority from being assimilated.

• It helps us to be a safe country.

What is the role of the CRTC?

• It's the role of Church and City.

• It’s the organization that ensures cultural content legislation is followed to prevent homogenization

What are the two ways you feel you most often express your identity?

• Language and traditions

• You and Me