Cultural Acculturation and Models

Mr. Cruz's social studies class explores acculturation, focusing on four models: segregation, annihilation, assimilation, and accommodation. Segregation involves cultural isolation, while annihilation seeks to eliminate a culture. Assimilation absorbs one culture into another, as seen in Canada's residential schools. Accommodation promotes mutual learning and multiculturalism. The lecture highlights historical examples and concludes with a summary of these models.

What is the primary focus of acculturation in cultural studies?

• The study of language development

• The relationship between two cultures

• The economic impact of cultural exchange

• The political systems of different cultures

Which historical example is associated with the segregation model of acculturation?

• The Industrial Revolution

• Apartheid in South Africa

• The French Revolution

• The Renaissance

What does the annihilation model of acculturation involve?

• The elimination of one culture by another

• Cultural exchange and learning

• The isolation of a culture

• The blending of two cultures

Which event is an example of cultural annihilation?

• The construction of the Great Wall of China

• The American Civil War

• The suppression of First Nations cultural practices in Canada

• The signing of the Magna Carta

What was the purpose of residential schools in Canada?

• To provide higher education opportunities

• To preserve indigenous languages

• To assimilate First Nations people into mainstream society

• To promote cultural diversity

What does enfranchisement refer to in the context of Canadian history?

• The creation of cultural festivals

• The right to own property

• The process of gaining voting rights by giving up Indian status

• The establishment of new settlements

What characterizes the accommodation model of acculturation?

• One culture dominating another

• The destruction of cultural identity

• Two cultures learning from each other

• The complete isolation of a culture

Which historical relationship exemplifies the accommodation model?

• The Roman Empire's expansion

• The colonization of India by the British

• The conflict between the British and the Zulu

• The relationship between European settlers and First Nations in Canada

What is a key feature of global multiculturalism?

• The dominance of one culture over others

• The mutual benefit and learning between cultures

• The isolation of minority cultures

• The eradication of cultural differences

Which of the following is NOT a model of acculturation discussed in the lecture?

• Accommodation

• Integration

• Annihilation

• Segregation