SOCIAL STUDIES VOCABULARY TERMS TO KNOW Globalisation

Context My spirituality or religion My history My heritage My traditions My language Context Circumstances or surroundings

Role model Someone to whom others look up to as an example to emulate (imitate - try to be equal to)

A group to which a person belongs and identifies with Collective A group to which a person belongs and identifies with

Transnational Corporation A company that is based in one country while developing and manufacturing its products, or delivering goods and services in other countries - also known as multi-national corporations.

media concentration The gathering of ownership of newspapers and other media in the hands of a few large corporations

Media convergence The use of electronic technology to integrate media such as newspapers, books, TV and the Internet.

Homogenization "The erasing of differences. When this term is applied to people, it often refers to the erasing of cultural differences so that peoples become more and more similar." Exploring Globalization

When one culture makes room for another. Accommodation When one culture makes room for another. http://www.google.ca/search?um=1&hl=en&safe=active&client=safari&tbo=d&biw=1024&bih=672&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=accommodation+cartoon&oq=accommodation+cart&aq=0&aqi=g1g-S4g-mS1&aql=&gs_sm=1&gs_upl=14176l15482l0l18699l5l5l0l0l0l0l278l736l2-3l3l0

Acculturation A culture change that happens when two cultures adapt to teach others world view.

Ideas and information spread for purpose of achieving a specific goal. Propaganda Ideas and information spread for purpose of achieving a specific goal.

Pop Culture Current cultural trends that are spread by widespread mass media. ie, Anime/Manga

Economic Depression A period of low economic activity accompanied by high levels of unemployment. An example of this would be the Great Depression that happened in the late 30's early 50's

Consensus General agreement

ETHNOCENTRISM! refers to a way of thinking that centers on ones own race and culture - a belief that their worldview is the only valid one

FREE TRADE The trade that occurs between two or more countries eliminate tariffs and taxes on the goods and services they trade with one another.

CULTURAL REVITALIZATION THE PROCESS OF AFFIRMING AND PROMOTING PEOPLE'S INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE CULTURAL IDENTITY.