1. Challenges to Identity

2. Globalization can bring us closer together.
There are more similarities in values, languages, and culture
However, this “sameness” can mean that unique identities face challenges.
Homogenization – the process of cultures becoming more alike

3. Assimilation – the process of a minority culture being absorbed into a dominant culture
If there is complete assimilation, the smaller culture disappears entirely.

6. Marginalization – pushing a group of people to the “margins” of society where they have little political, social or economic power
THINK ABOUT THIS: What groups of people are marginalized in Canadian society? What about in Crossfield, or in W.G. Murdoch? Why does this occur?

7. Indigenous people around the world were marginalized by the European empires when they arrived in North & South America, Africa, and Australia
While many indigenous groups survive today, they still must fight against marginalization.

8. Canada promotes multiculturalism, but the USA puts more pressure on immigrants and minorities to assimilate

9. Canada is described as a cultural mosaic
Like a collage of different identities

10. USA is described as a melting pot
Because other identities become “American”