Migration and Cultural Interaction by Mr. Sin

Introduction

• Focus on: What happens when cultures collide
• Key concept: Relocation diffusion and cultural interaction

Key Concepts and Models

Berry's Acculturation Model

• Assimilation

  • Definition: Migrants completely adopt new culture, abandoning old culture
  • Example: Migrant from Mexico to the USA becomes completely American
  • Impact: Loss of original heritage

• Integration (Acculturation)

  • Definition: Migrants merge old culture with new culture
  • Example: Keeps language, religion but adopts new customs
  • Impact: Hybrid cultural identity

• Marginalization

  • Definition: Rejection of both old and new cultures
  • Impact: Identity confusion and potential frustration

• Separation

  • Definition: Rejects new culture, retains old culture
  • Example: Segregated neighborhoods where migrants live in closed communities
  • Impact: Minimal cultural interaction with new society

Syncretism

• Definition: Two cultures/ideas form a completely new culture/idea
• Example: New religion or language emerging from two different ones
• Differences from Integration: Forms a new identity rather than merging existing ones

Cultural Resistance

• Definition: Pushback against new culture
• Related to: Separation and marginalization
• Reasons: Prejudice, stereotypes, perceived threat, societal impact

Multiculturalism vs. Assimilation

• Multiculturalism

  • Promotes acculturation and cultural diversity
  • Benefits: Economic development, innovation, new ideas, and food
  • Challenges: Potential for conflict, societal maintenance

• Assimilation

  • Advocates for cultural uniformity
  • Benefits: Security, cultural homogeneity
  • Challenges: Loss of diversity, potential negative impact on economic development

Conclusion

• Debate: Which approach is better for society?
• Questions for reflection:
  • Should societies promote acculturation or assimilation?
  • What is best for your country?

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