Protecting Canada
What is the term used to describe American pop culture flooding into Canada, causing too much competition for Canadian artists
Americanization
______________ the process by which particular goods and services, or social and cultural influences, gradually become similar in all parts of the world.
Globalization
This is one of the largest American fast-food chain is a symbol of the universalization of culture, with franchises in almost every country.
McDonald's
This cartoon mouse has often been accused of homogenizing children's cartoons all across the world
Mickey Mouse
This Italian food staple is one of the most consumed products in Canada, often imported from Europe. It is made of flour and eggs.
Pasta
This province in Canada is fiercely protective of its distinct culture and language
Quebec
What does Social Globalization mean?
Social globalization refers to the sharing of ideas and information between and through different countries. (Pop culture, music, tv, movies, etc.)
Political Globalization
This type of music has taken the world by storm, originating from South Korea, it has breathed new life into the "Boy Band" scene
K-Pop
This yellow tropical fruit, not native to Canada, is often shipped from Central and South America and is a popular snack item.
Banana
This organization has music, radio and television channels featuring Canadian content. Also run by the Government and paid for by tax dollars
CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)
This term is used to describe a business or corporation that grows larger and expands outside of its country's borders. The buy/sell products all over the world.
Transnational Corporation.
You _________ is influenced by globalization and determines who you are, what you like, and what you listen to
individual identity
This popular female singer is an international superstar, flying all over the world. Top songs include "Shake it off" and "Welcome to New York"
Taylor Swift
Canada imports large amounts of this energy resource that comes from the ground from the Middle East, despite having large amounts in Alberta.
Oil
This is the people in charge of making sure that Canadian content are being shown/played on Canadian channels.
CRTC (Canadian Radio and Television Commission)
The Metis people have two cultures; French and First Nations languages, traditions and beliefs. This is called a _________ of culture.
Hybridization
This is a connected web of pages and sites that can connect people all across the world but also can cause cyberbullying, addiction, and disconnection
The Internet
This term describes many American cultural cartoon characters being seen and watched all over the world, causing youth to become more similar.
Universalization of Pop Culture
These small, portable devices used for communication and entertainment are often manufactured in China and shipped worldwide.
Cellphones
This is the piece of paper signed into law that officially recognizes English and French as official languages in Canada
The Official Languages Act
When a culture loses opportunities to speak its language, the connection to the internet and other people can cause a cultural ________ of the language.
Revitalization
This term means taking in and making a weaker culture be part of the large, dominant culture
Assimilation
This term describes the process by which media from a dominant culture spreads across the globe, leading to a shared cultural experience.
cultural homogenization
This is often made overseas in factories with cheap labour. Globalization has led to the ability to make, transport, and buy them everywhere.
Clothing