Social 10-2

There are about 6000 communities/languages in the world, which means there are numerous different values, beliefs, practices and expressions. CULTURE: Perspectives (what we think), Practices (what we do), and Products (expressions) of a collective group. IS LEARNED, TAUGHT AND SHARED.

 What holidays / major events do we celebrate? Why do you celebrate them?  How would you feel if you were told you were no longer allowed to celebrate those holiday and events? Video? Culture concepts?

The Forces of Globalization have led collective (cultures) to face many opportunities (positive impacts) and challenges (negative impacts). Importance of Culture  Helps us understand the world: different cultures interpret the world differently (different experiences), thus allowing us to understand different aspects of life.

 Helps us work effectively together: There is no culture of one. Culture brings people together. Working together brings happiness.  Shares and uses knowledge to improve societies: different cultures = different ideas toward living good lives and what a good life is.

Homogenization: Erasing cultural differences so that all people become the same. Marginalization: excluding people from meaningful participation is society because they are not the dominant culture. Acculturation: Culture change that occurs when two cultures adapt through technology, language, values, etc.. To each other and produce a new culture. (Métis P.58)

Integration: The process of one culture gaining ideas, technologies and products of another, while maintaining its own identity. (CBC clip the lucky ones) Accommodation: Accepting and making space for other cultures to live side by side. (CBC- Reasonable Accommodation) Assimilation: When a culture is replaced or absorbed by a dominant culture. (Star Trek-Borg)

The process of Affirming ( promoting and protecting ) collective Identities ( culture ).

 How to Protect our Cultures  Laws, Rights and Responsibilities Many nations have laws preserving their culture and to keep them from being influenced by more dominant cultures. Our rights in Canada as well as our responsibilities to society provide Canadians with a rich and protected Culture.

Multicultural Policy: Encourages Canadians to preserve, enhance and share their heritage, no matter where they are from. (Cultural Mosaic vs. Melting Pot) Charter of Rights and Freedoms: Laws that protect all Canadians from discrimination based on religion, ethnicity, language or ability.

CRTC: Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission. - monitors content of Canadian media companies (P.102) Official Languages Act: Canada’s federal services are bilingual (English & French).  Should Quebec have to allow English to be used?  Should Alberta have to allow French to be used?

How do we Promote Culture Society encourages and highlights the growth of its culture to share with others in many ways. Associations: Educate and share cultures with society. Example: Metis Nation of Alberta Festivals & Events: Celebrate and foster a sense of community and belonging for Cultures. Example: Carifest, taste of Calgary.

Media and Communication: Promote and educate society. Example: Websites and blogs connect people of similar culture television channels share cultures with the world such as Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (P.70) Museums preserve cultural heritage for future generations.