Social Studies Unit 1 Test (Vocabulary)

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Assimilation

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positively or negative practice of a culture, because nations are being assimilated into a culture that they themselves do not necessarily want to be part of. Indian Act enacted in 1876 is evidence of assimilating the aboriginals into mainstream society deteorating their own culture. Assimilation relates to globalization because it makes the world a smaller place. Then, different cultures and societies will have a higher impact on culture.

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Acculturation

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As a result of globalization, cultures have experienced a sense of merging between other cultures. Certain aspects that used to belong to one culture have now begun to emerge in others. A historical example of this was when the Aztecs were encountered by the Spain lead by Cortez. Through this relationship, common ideas such as trading for certain goods became commonly popular.

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Homogenization

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a trend toward uniformity, as with world popular culture as a result of globalization

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Accomodation

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an inclusive approach that allows religious or ethnic groups to maintain their distinctive cultures within mainstream society.

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Integration

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the incorporation of diverse minority groups or society generally

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Universalization of Pop Culture

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The production by media transnationals of the majority of television programs, films, magazines and so on that are consumed by a vast world audience

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Hybridization

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The blending of media and communications technologies resulting in new modes of expression and cross-cultural consumption

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Cultural Revitalization

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a process through which unique cultures regain a sense of identity, such as through promoting heritage languages or reviving traditions and customs

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Dualism (cultural definition)

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two cultures that are distinctively recognized (government). Those distinct societies are Anglophones and francophone.