Quiz 2 – What are Multiculturalism, Assimilation and
Acculturation?
True or False? If FALSE, write the
TRUE answer.
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1.
A Multicultural society can be
described as a society with a single set of values.
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False , describe the society with different
values
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2.
A “salad bowl” represents varied
and separate cultures.
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True
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3.
One aspect of Multiculturalism is
respecting different cultures.
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True
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4.
Cultural Diversity can be
represented by a “melting pot”
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False , salad pot not melting pot
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5.
Acculturation means learning the
culture of your birth country.
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False , enculturation
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Define in your own words:
1.
“Melting Pot” mixed different
culture to produce one unique culture
2.
“Salad Bowl” different cultures
live in one society and without change their values
3.
“Assimilation” culture come to resemble those of other group.
4.
“Acculturation” the act of second
culture learning
5. “Enculturation” the act of first
culture learning
Complete the sentence with words from
the text:
Acculturation
often results in changes to ____culture_____, ___customs____and __________social
institution_______, as well as changes in food, ____clothing______ and ______language
_____.
Give a synonym:
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varied
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mixed
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respect
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regard
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dominate
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Control
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multiple
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Many
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central
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Focal
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interacting
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Interactive
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specific
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definite
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represents
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equal
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adopt
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choose
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Give the opposite:
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varied
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Similar
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respect
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Disrespect
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gradually
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immediately
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multiple
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Same
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common
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Individuals
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dominant group
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Minority
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specific
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general
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contrasted with
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Camped with
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adopt
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Ignore
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Culture and Personality in
Anthropology
Read
the section about Culture and Personality in Anthropology. Answer these
questions about that section:-
1.
Define “Anthropology” in your own
words : the study of human
history and culture .
2.
What do you understand by
“socialization of children” Give an example : this is where your culture tells you how you raise your
children.
3.
Read this sentence again and give
examples of childrearing in different societies and cultures: “socialization creates personality
patterns. It helps shape people’s
emotions, thoughts, behaviors, cultural values and norms to fit into and
function as productive members in the surrounding human society. The study of
culture and personality demonstrates that different socialization practices
such as childrearing in different societies (cultures) result in different
personality types.”
The child will experience his social life from the
environments his parents raise them in.
4.
Read this sentence again and say to
what extent you agree: “all
humans are the same when born, but childrearing in different societies causes
deviations in behavior and personalities from each other.”
In my mother point of view beat they when they’re young then
you will see the different when they grow.
5. Reflect on the reading above. Can
you see a link between your culture and your personality? Think about that in
relation to your own culture first, and then think about personality and
culture in a different society. Reflect. Give examples.
Yes there is a strong link between my personality and my
culture; it affected my personality in many ways. For example my religion Islam
told me to pray 5 times a day each with specific timings and I can’t afford to
miss my prayers, this taught me to respect time and always be on time
Name: Humaid
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