Globalization and Identity - Mr. Flynn at MAC



Globalization and Identity

Social 10-1

Chapter 1

Chapter Issue: To what extent does globalization shape your identity?

Who Are You? How did Historical Globalization affect Canada?

p.20-22

Some factors that shape who you are

➢ Family relationships

➢ Interests and talents

➢ Religious and spiritual beliefs

➢ Language

Traditions

Heritage

➢ History

• All of these factors are all part of the Context- the circumstances or surroundings- in which your identity developed

• Context may dictate how you respond in various circumstances. E.g. being a role-model or having one

• You play different roles in different contexts thereby highlighting different parts of identity.

• Sometimes roles are dictated by other’s expectations.

• The passage of time also plays a role in shaping identity.

How do you express who you are?

p. 23-25

Expressing Individual Identity: Traditions, Language, Clothing and Adornment

• Individuals, families, and groups create their own traditions.

• Many (e.g. Edward Sapir; Benjamin Lee) believe language expresses the way people view and understand the world around them.

• Language reflects a sense of place.

• Clothing and body adornment often expresses identity. E.g. tattoos, religious symbols

How do collectives express who they are?

p.26-35

• You may belong to many groups, or collectives.

• Some people are born-into and maintain their affiliation with a particular collective because they develop deep-seated values and beliefs associated with the ideas, language, traditions, religion, and spirituality of others in the collective.

Expressing Collective Identity: Language

• Language is an important aspect of collective identity

• Language embodies the way a society thinks; helps individuals absorb the collective thought processes of a people

• Language can unite people

• Some groups form organizations to ensure their voices are heard and to affirm and promote their rights, language, culture, and heritage.

Slang, Jargon, and Collective Identity

• Slang- a collection of terms used by members of a social collective, e.g. teenagers

• Jargon- a collection of terms often used by members of professional collectives, e.g. computer technicians, doctors, teachers

• Slang and jargon used to:

a. avoid long descriptions and explanations

b. convey precise meaning to other members of the collective

c. confirm identity as a member of a particular collective

Gender-neutral language and identity

• language has evolved to reflect emergence of women into work-world; to become more inclusive e.g. mankind ~ humanity

Collective Identity and Context

• collectives have ground rules that members accept without question; “rules” are written or unwritten; may be expressed in the form of traditions, customs, and rituals that affirm beliefs and identity of the members of the collective

• context may refer to the broader community or landscape in which your identity develops

Case Study- p.32-33

The Struggle of the Lubicon Cree to Affirm their Identity

How are Identities Connected through Globalization?

p. 36-39

• One perspective- a process by which the world’s citizens are becoming more connected and interdependent e.g. trade, travel, technology, religion, sports

• E.g. coltan p.36-37

Globalization: Beyond Individual and Collective Identities

• Vast and growing network of interconnections that shape- and are shaped by-the lives and identities of people everywhere

• Collectives may be created through shared interests or goals e.g. The World Cup, Greenpeace ; to celebrate and promote a shared language or culture e.g. La Francophonie

Opportunities and Challenges of Making Global Connections

• Many believe growing connections and interdependence enable people from diverse backgrounds and cultures to connect and communicate in a way that expands their individual identity and promotes understanding and co-operation.

• Others believe globalization is reducing diversity- that people’s distinct identities, both individual and collective, are disappearing.

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