Globalization and Identity: Exploring Cultural Opportunities

Globalization: Opportunities to Support Identity Despite the challenges to identity presented by globalization, many groups have been able to protect and promote their cultures and identities by seeking out opportunities to protect, promote, and revitalize their cultures and traditions. As you look at the following examples think about how globalization creates opportunities for identities and cultures. O pportunities for Identity: As you explore the following case studies consider how the opportunities presented could promote individual and collective identity and the impact that will have. Match the words to their definition: AFFIRMATION, INTEGRATION, CULUTRAL REVITALIZATION, ACCOMODATION, ACCULTURATION Term Definition Protecting, celebrating, and promoting collective identity by working to carve out a space in a society where identity, language, and culture are protected. The process through which unique cultures regain a sense of identity through the promotion and teaching of traditions and customs. A change as a result of contact with other groups. An inclusive approach that allows groups to maintain the distinctive cultures and identities within the dominant society.

The incorporation of diverse groups into mainstream society. Your task: For each opportunity presented, consider the example given and how identity is impacted. 1. Affirmation: a. As you watch the video consider how this is an example of cultural affirmation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfDQ5REWCu0 b. How does affirmation impact identity? 2. Cultural Revitalization: a. As you read the news article consider how this is an example of cultural revitalization. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/new-cree- language-app-targets-students-teachers-newcomers-1.5431350 b. How does cultural revitalization impact identity? 3. Acculturation: a. How is the music of Susan Aglukark an example of acculturation? https://www.susanaglukark.com/bio/ b. How does acculturation impact identity?

4. Accommodation : a. As you watch the video consider how this is an example of accommodation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G-a8zlDMrs b. How does accommodation impact identity? 5. Integration: a. How is Calgary’s Chinatown an example of Integration? Look at the website to consider its purpose, history, and celebrations. https://www.visitcalgarychinatown.com/ b. How does integration impact identity? Putting it together. Read the following news story https://www.nhl.com/news/edmonton-oilers-ethan-bear- cree-jersey/c-317677982 what term best connects to this story (there is more than one answer here). What does this story highlight about globalization and opportunities for identity?

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