Forced Migration/Push OR Pull?
A war breaks out and a family must flee. What kind of factor is this?
Push factor – the conflict is forcing them to leave.
A cultural taboo is best described as...
A behavior that is forbidden or frowned upon in a culture.
Believing your culture is superior to others is called...
Ethnocentrism
The Dollar Street activity helped us compare...
Lifestyles at different income levels globally.
How can early action stop genocide before it begins? - Prevention!
Education, media, and policy at classification/symbolization stage.
What’s the difference between a refugee and an immigrant?
Refugees are forced to flee; immigrants choose to move.
Give an example of a cultural norm in your life others might find unusual.
(Student-generated)
The opposite of ethnocentrism is...
Cultural relativism
What’s one surprising thing you noticed from Dollar Street?
(Student-generated)
What stage includes planning and military involvement?
Organization
How is internally displaced person (IDP) different from a refugee?
IDPs stay within their own country; refugees cross borders.
Describe how cultural norms evolve over time and give a modern example.
Norms change with values; e.g., tattoos now socially accepted.
Give an example of ethnocentrism in history.
Colonialism – viewing other cultures as inferior.
Define cost of living.
The amount of money needed for basic necessities.
Define dehumanization with a historic example.
Nazis calling Jews “vermin.”
Compare economic push factors in rural areas to pull factors in cities.
Push: low wages, few jobs. Pull: more jobs, better pay, more services.
Why is understanding your own cultural norms important when learning about another culture?
It helps you recognize bias, avoid assumptions, and become more open-minded when comparing cultures. Self-awareness builds empathy.
How can cultural relativism help in international relations?
Promotes understanding, reduces conflict, encourages respect.
How can media distort perceptions of different cultures?
By showing only extremes – (luxury or suffering).
What stage involves symbols or dress to mark a group?
Symbolization
How can forced migration affect culture and identity?
People may lose traditions, struggle to adapt (culture shock), or create hybrid cultures.
In Japan, people commonly bow when greeting one another. This behavior is an example of a...
Cultural norm
What’s a danger of extreme cultural relativism?
Ignoring human rights abuses by labeling them “cultural.”
Why can two families with same income live differently in different countries?
Differences in currency, cost of goods, services, and systems. - COST OF LIVING!
The first stage of genocide is...
Classification – “us vs them.”