Chapter 4 Challenges of Globalization to Identities Chapter

Chapter 4 Challenges of Globalization to Identities

Chapter Focus l How does globalization challenge identities and cultures? l As a person with a unique identity, you have probably witnessed or experienced some of the challenges of globalization

Chapter Issue l How should we respond to the challenges that globalization poses to identity? l Remember this leads back to our main topic question for unit one: Should globalization shape identity?

In what ways does globalization challenge identity? l Turn to page 56. l Read the two articles in the middle of the page. l What do these articles suggest about the challenges facing Francophone Canadians who are a minority in the province where they live?

Challenges to Identity l Canada is a PLURALISTIC society. This means that the values and practices of different cultures within our society have become part of our whole society. l Members of a society can see their identities respected and included as a part of Canada.

Homogenization and Assimilation l The challenges of homogenization and assimilation often go hand in hand. l Homogenization describes the process by which cultures become more alike. l Assimilation occurs when one culture is absorbed into another culture

Homogenization and Youth Culture l Clothing, music, television, video games and books are all products that you useand they help shape your identity. l In a globalizing world, products are imported from all over the world l Do you watch America movies, or wear clothes that are popular in Los Angeles or New York?

Pop Culture and Globalization l Part of the challenge of homogenization is that popular culture is spreading much faster than it used to, through TV and the Internet

Celebrity Endorsements l In what ways might celebrity advertising affect the homogenization of popular culture?

Vocabulary l French Immersion School: a school designated to teach French to students whose first language is not French l Francophone school: a school that is designed to educate francophone students in their own language and to affirm their identity

Pages 58 -60 l Read pages 58 -60. l On page 60, look at # 2 a-both bullets l You will be working with a partner to complete this assignment.

Marginalization l Have you ever felt pushed aside in a group of people? Have you ever thought that you were not being recognized or respected? l Marginalization results when a society fails to value the identity or culture of a smaller group l Most marginalized groups are minorities

Marginalization of the Inuit in Canada l The Inuit had little contact with any other group until the 1850 s. l Minerals and oil attracted people and businesses to the region l They brought with them different ideas and ways of doing things l In a drive to extract resources from the North, newcomers pushed aside the concerns of the Inuit.

Resisting Marginalization l In the early 1970 s, Inuit in Canada began to negotiate for self-government and a lands claim settlement. On April 1, 1999, the new territory of Nanavut was created. The government of Nanavut is based on traditional Inuit values. l The Inuit have the right to hunt and fish on their land, and they have control over the natural resources.

Accommodation & Integration l Accommodation involves making adjustments for people to allow for differences l Integration means providing equal opportunity for participation of different groups in society l One of the challenges of globalization is creating an environment where all people can participate fairly and equally

Pages 66 -68 l Read the text to learn more about the accommodation of the Métis people.

Creating a Mosaic l A mosaic is an art form that is a picture or design created by shaping similarly sized pieces together of different colors and putting them together to make a whole.