Political Identities
True or False: "Democrat" and "Republican" are not examples of political identities
False
What are the three main ways that cultural traits are spread?
Cultural diffusion, Demic Diffusion, Local Innovation
True or False: we live in a globalized society.
True
True or False: Neoliberalism is an economic practice incorporating strong government intervention and regulation of trade.
False
What is your professor's first name?
Sarah!!!
Define political identity.
A form of social identity marking membership of certain groups that share a common struggle for a certain form of power. This can include identification with a political party, nationalism, inter-ethnic relations or more abstract ideological themes.
When a cultural trait is independently innovated by two unrelated communities in different locations, this is an example of which process?
Local Innovation
What major world event is thought of as the official starting point of the globalized economy?
Christopher Columbus starting the colonization of the Americas
Does neoliberalism incorporate or reject socialist and communist ideals?
Reject
What is the most popular major in our class?
Political Science
Who is considered the founder of communist ideology via his book, the Communist Manifesto?
Karl Marx
When a cultural trait is spread through social learning (person-to-person) across a region, this is an example of which process?
Cultural Diffusion
When did modern globalization begin?
Modern globalization began following the industrial revolution of the late 1800s and early 1900s. This innovation allowed for fast and cheap production of goods and new inventions, which heavily stimulated global economies and rapid population growth.
Name one benefit and one drawback of neoliberalism.
Benefits:
1. Economic Efficiency
2. Cheaper Taxes
3. Cheaper Goods
Drawbacks:
1. Financial Instability
2. Lower Wages
3. Unemployment
What day is Professor Dominguez going to be in a Diaspora Dialogue?
November 19th!!
Name 3 factors that shape a person's political identity.
income, education, gender, family political identities, class, religion, geographic location, occupation, etc
When a human population migrates and shares their cultural trait in the locations they migrate through, this is an example of which process?
Demic Diffusion
How is globalization linked to inequality?
In developing nations, globalization can make national economies dependent on trade with developed nations. This means they are not self-sufficient and are at the mercy of global demand fluctuations, and thus, unstable.
What is privatization and deregulation in neoliberalism?
Privatization involves transferring public assets and services to private ownership, while deregulation aims to reduce government control and restrictions on businesses. Proponents argue that these measures increase competition, innovation, and productivity, ultimately benefiting society as a whole. However, critics argue that privatization and deregulation can lead to the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few, exacerbating inequality.
A political border is a legally recognized line separating the jurisdiction of one government from another, establishing the spatial limits of a state's authority.
To fully grasp what is a political border and what is its purpose, one must look beyond the physical maps. These lines represent the legal reach of a government, dictating exactly where its power to tax, govern, and protect its citizens begins and ends.
In the modern era, a border functions as a dynamic filter rather than a simple wall. It is designed to allow the passage of beneficial elements, such as trade and authorized travelers, while restricting threats to the national interest.
Explain the difference between communism and socialism.
The "Out of Africa" model for understanding early human migration and settlement is an example of which process?
Demic Diffusion
What economic practice is linked closely with globalization?
Neoliberal capitalism
How can neoliberalism exacerbate inequality?
By reducing government intervention, neoliberalism aims to create a level playing field where individuals can freely compete and succeed based on their own merits. However, critics argue that this approach can exacerbate inequality by neglecting the needs of marginalized groups and failing to address structural barriers.
Define Cultural Geography.
Cultural Geography is a subfield within human geography that focuses on the study of cultural products, norms, customs, and their spatial variations across the world. It examines how culture is expressed and practiced in different places and how geographic locations affect cultural practices.