Chapter 6 Positives

Are the following locations examples or non-examples of common spaces?

(1) Cinema

(2) Taylor Swift Concert

• Common Space

• Not Common Space

Are the following locations examples or non-examples of common spaces?

(1) CCA Camp

(2) Neighbourhood playground

• Common Space

• Not Common Space

Which of the following are NOT commonly associated with common spaces?

• That it allows one to forge and establish mutual understanding between people of different backgrounds

• That it allows one to create shared experiences and memories

• That it is never open to public and is only open to a small private circle

• That it supports much interaction that can promote understanding of others

What is cultural exchange and appreciation?

• The rejection of foreign ideas, customs, and traditions from people of different backgrounds

• The blending of cultural policies between nations

• The coming together of different people of different backgrounds to share their knowledge and skills

• The sharing of ideas, customs, and traditions among people from different backgrounds

What are the potential negative outcomes of cultural fusion?

• Dilution of culture and loss of identity in communities

• Strengthening of traditional cultural identities

• Cultural exchange and appreciation

• Exchange of knowledge and skills

What is cultural appropriation?

• The sharing of ideas, customs, and traditions among people from different backgrounds

• The adoption of cultural elements from one group by another, often without understanding or respect for their significance

• The assimilation of one culture into another, resulting in a loss of distinct cultural identities

• The preservation and promotion of cultural heritage through education and awareness

Which of the following best describes the exchange of knowledge and skills?

• The deepening of understanding and appreciation of the uniqueness. commonalities, and differences among people

• The cultural exchange of people from different backgrounds, sharing ideas, customs, and traditions

• The sharing of knowledge, skills, and experiences among people with different backgrounds, qualifications, and experiences

• The preservation of traditional practices without any external influence

Maria, an artist from Spain, collaborates with Aslan, a craftsman from Turkey. They create a new type of pottery that combines Spanish and Turkish designs. This collaboration is an example of:

• Cultural exchange

• Cultural isolation

• Dilution of culture

• Cultural dominance

1. Employees of Singapore’s Google office come from diverse backgrounds. They tap on their diverse backgrounds, qualifications, and experiences to share their knowledge and skills to come up with innovative products. This situation is an example of:

• Cultural appropriation

• Exchange of knowledge and skills

• Cultural exchange and appreciation

• Dilution of culture

A local town begins incorporating elements from various international festivals into their traditional annual celebration. Over time, residents notice that the distinct features of their original festival are becoming less recognisable, and younger generations are less familiar with the original traditions. This situation is an example of

• Cultural enrichment

• Dilution of culture

• Cultural appropriation

• Cultural isolation