SOCIAL 10 – 1

GLOBAL IDENTITY: REVIEW QUESTIONS

Let’s put that big brain to work. Test yourself and see if you can answer the
following questions. If you can complete these questions then you are in pretty
good shape for the unit exam. We will not be marking this. These questions are for
YOUR benefit (ie to help you with the test) so it is in your interest to do them.

1) What is globalization?

2) What is:

 Political Globalization –

 Social globalization –

 Economic Globalization -

3) For question number 2 provide examples of each one.

4) What are transnationals? Provide an example of one.

5) What does it mean when a company outsources? Why would a company do

this?

6) What kind of things make up our individual identity?

7) What is the difference between individual and collective identity?

8) What is Michif? How is it an example of hybridization?

9) What are some examples of traditions that your family practices?

10) What is a role model? Provide an example of one

11) Explain and provide examples of:

 Homogenization

 Assimilation

 Segregation

 Integration

 Acculturation

 Marginalization

 Hybridization

 Accommodation

 Affirmation

 Revitalization

12) What is multiculturalism?

13) What is the difference between multiculturalism and a melting pot? Which
one applies to Canada? Has this always been the case (why or why not?)
14) Why is language an important part of culture?

15) How can language be protected?

16) What are Canada’s two official languages?

17) What is the Official Languages Act? What does it mean to Canadians?

18) What is popular culture? Where does most pop culture come from?

19) What is the relationship between pop culture and technology?

20)How has technology affected the pace of globalization? Provide an example.

21) How is pop culture a threat to local cultures? Explain.

22)What is the:
 CBC

 CRTC

 NFB