Changes in Society
A ____ is when a noticeable change takes place over time.
Trend
What does the service industry do?
Provide assistance to others for a fee.
What is the definition of culture?
Everything that defines the identity of a specific group of people- common traits and customs.
____ is the ability to put yourself in another person's situation.
Empathy
Why is the number of single people rising?
-People are waiting longer to get married
-People are more interested in creating their career first before marriage
-Less pressure to marry young
The _____ is the conditions or circumstances that surround one.
Environment
What are 2 downfalls of the service industry?
-Low paying wages
-Require workers to work at any time of day or night
What are 2 things that could affect what culture is like?
Ex. Economic and geographic conditions, knowledge, art, or technology.
Many families take pride in teaching young members about their ________.
Cultural Heritage
Explain the trend we are seeing of lifelong learning.
People of all ages are attending college or getting more training. Some want more education for a better job or career change.
Also seeing online learning. Can schedule classes to work around your schedule.
Why are we seeing a trend of an ageing population?
-People are living longer than they use to
-Baby boomers
-Improved nutrition and health
How is new technology changing the job market?
-New technology is taking the place of tasks people once did
-You may one day have jobs that don't exist today
-You may have a job that requires training on updates
_____ is a variety in the sense that people are all different in one way or another.
Diversity
Cultural pride, or cultural background, is part of _____ _____.
Family History
Why are we seeing a decrease in nuclear families and an increase in blended families?
-Divorce rates are increasing
-Most divorcees with children remarry
Explain how technology can be beneficial and detrimental to families.
-Can make life easier
-Use technology to strengthen family bonds
-Can cause families to be more involved with technology rather than each other.
How has the work place become more global rather than local?
-Goods are made in one country and sold in another
-People from other countries may make decisions on your work and job
-Can work from anywhere in the world
An _____ is made up of people from the same race or nationality who share a culture.
Ethnic Group
What does cultural heritage all include? What does it consist of?
Ex. Beliefs, customs, and traits.
Why are we seeing more extended families?
-The number of adult children who live with their parents is increasing
-Older relatives move in with younger ones to split living costs or provide child care
How can environmental changes impact a family?
-Lack of fresh water
-Extreme weather conditions can cause great damage- families can lose everything
What is the difference between economy and a global economy?
Economy refers to the ways in which a group produces, distributes, and consumes its goods and services.
Global economy refers to the ways in which the world's economies are linked.
Diversity does not always have to be cultural. Name 2 other ways can people be diverse?
How does culture affect family life?
Families take on the patterns and ways of life that are common in it's society.
What are 2 service industries that have grown in recent years?
Ex. Web design, online shopping, house cleaning, food delivery.