social 10-2 globalization case study #5: identity
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Social 10-2GlobalizationCase Study #5: Identity
What is “identity?” How can we express our identities? How have our identities been affected by
globalization? Nationalism, Internationalism, & Identity
Identity
Identity
The unique sum of characteristics associated with an individual, group, or thing
There are some aspects of our identities that are stable and some aspects that change from one
situation to the next
Identity
Stable Characteristics (same in every situation): Gender Race Origin Age
Changing Characteristics (depend on the situation): How you refer to yourself (daughter, son, friend, brother,
team-mate, etc.) Social identity (the identity we create for others to see)
What makes us different?
How do you feel about wearing a uniform to school?How are your clothes related to your identity?
What makes us different?
Left Wing Right Wing
Where are you on the spectrum?
Your beliefs are part of your identity!
What does identity have to do with globalization???
What does identity have to do with globalization???
Globalization has affected ALL of these
things!!!
Sooooo…. Globalization has affected your
identity!!!
Let’s brainstorm…
How has globalization affected each of these identity factors?
How can we express our identities?
Traditions Language Religion Spirituality The Arts Attire Relationship to Land Ideological Beliefs Role Modelling
How can we express our identities?
Traditions
How can we express our identities?
Traditions Language
What is linguistics??
Language
The study of human language
Language
What is linguistics??
Does anyone speak another language?
How important is language to our
identity?
Language
How do you think the language you speak has been affected by globalization?
Language
Sapir-WhorfHypothesis
Our language constrains our minds
and prevents us
from thinking certain
thoughts
Language
Sapir-WhorfHypothesis
Our language constrains our minds
and prevents us
from thinking certain
thoughts
How do you think learning a new language affects our thinking?
Language IQ Quiz!
Language
1. How many languages are there in the world?
2. What are the top three most spoken languages?
3. What are the official Olympic languages?
4. What are the six official languages of the United Nations?
5. How often does a language disappears from the world?
Language
InvestigationLet’s look at the world’s top 10 most populated countries
Are the largest populations home to the most popular languages?
Why do we “insist” on people using English?
Language
Cultural Imperialism: The dominance of one culture over another
Countries often try to limit the influence of foreign countries in order to maintain their identity
Examples: 60% of films broadcast by the TV channels in France must
be made in Europe Saudi Arabia banned the sale of cats and dogs in an effort
to curb Western influence (pet owning has never been common in the Arab world)
The Chinese government forced 2,000 Western companies (located in China) to change their names to more Chinese sounding names
Read the article, “Across cultures,
English is the word”
Identify the main idea and the facts that best
support it
Record notes in your Student Booklet (pp.
5)
Language
Turn to the person next to you and discuss:
Do you think we should all speak the same language? Why/why not?
Language
What are some instances where you ran into trouble not knowing a language?
Do you think the spread of English has helped globalization?
Language
Sometimes, cross-cultural communication can be difficult…..
Language
The Need to Keep Languages Alive
Read the article, “The need to keep languages alive”
What is an “endangered language?”
Brainstorm!How could we help
languages from becoming extinct?
Language
Give five words / gut reactions that come to mind when you read this…
Who has had to learn English? How did you feel?
English speakers, if this was true, would you “fight for your right” to speak English?
Language
Language
Would you ensure that your kids could learn English?
If you would fight, why? Why not let English die?
How is language connected to YOUR identity?
How can we express our identities?
Traditions Language Religion
How can we express our identities?
Traditions Language Religion Spirituality
How can we express our identities?
Traditions Language Religion Spirituality The Arts
How can we express our identities?
Traditions Language Religion Spirituality The Arts Attire
How can we express our identities?
Traditions Language Religion Spirituality The Arts Attire Relationship to Land
How can we express our identities?
Traditions Language Religion Spirituality The Arts Attire Relationship to Land Ideological Beliefs
Ideology: A set of ideas
Often rooted inindividualism v. collectivism
Ideological Beliefs
What is a “Collective?”
Ideological Beliefs
What is a “Collective?”
Ideological Beliefs
What is a “Collective?” A Collective is a group to which a person
belongs and identifies with Examples: Soccer team, family, group of
friends, etc. Why do we group together?
Sense of belonging Achieve a common goal Share similar characteristics
Ideological Beliefs
Just as individual identities have been affected by globalization, so have collective identities! Is economic competition introduced by globalization (more
businesses) is leading to more individualistic societies (instead of collectivist)?
The rapid changes of globalization have re-vitalized fundamentalism – a desire for the past and a loss of tolerance for differences in religion and culture
Can you think of any “real-world” examples???
Ideological Beliefs
Just as individual identities have been affected by globalization, so have collective identities! Think of five collectives in which you are a
member Brainstorm as to how each collective may have
been influenced by globalization Compare your answers with a partner
Ideological Beliefs
How have our identities been affected by globalization?
Globalization’s Challenges to Identity
Assimilation: When the identity/culture of one group is absorbed by another group
Marginalization: The social process of being forced to the fringe/lower classes of society
Homogenization: The erasing of differences among peoples, and as a result, they become more and more similar
How can we express our identities?
Traditions Language Religion Spirituality The Arts Attire Relationship to Land Ideological Beliefs
How have our identities been affected by globalization?
Globalization’s Challenges to Identity
Assimilation Cultural Marginalization
Homogenization
How have our identities been affected by globalization?
Globalization’s Opportunities for Identity
Acculturation/Accommodation: Two individuals/groups cohabitating in a non-hostile manner
Cultural Revitalization: The process of re-promoting individual and collective cultural identity
Affirmation of Identity: When a person or group promotes their identity positively
Integration: The process of one individual/group obtaining and incorporating ideas, technologies, and products from another individual/group
How have our identities been affected by globalization?
Globalization’s Opportunities for Identity
Accommodation Cultural Revitalization (Yawenda Project)
How have our identities been affected by globalization?
Globalization’s Opportunities for Identity
Affirmation of Identity Integration
Nationalism, Internationalism, & Identity Nationalism: The collective, shared sense of
belonging of people who identify themselves as a nation
Nation: A group of people united by a commonality (i.e. descent, history, culture, or language)
Internationalism: A policy or practice of cooperation among nations
Nationalism, Internationalism, & Identity
Is this source showing Nationalism or Internationalism? Why?
Nationalism, Internationalism, & Identity
Is this source showing Nationalism or Internationalism? Why?
Let’s use these ideas to move to the
Minor Essay!
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