Key Words for Sociology 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyEthnic IdentitiesASOCR Created by: EmilyCreated on: 01-01-14 16:07 Assimilation - idea that ethnic migrants should seek to adopt the norms and values of their adopted society 1 of 17 Code Switching - refers to second generation ethnic minorities moving between styles of presentation depending on cultural expectations 2 of 17 Cultural Resistance - idea that it is possible to resist dominant culture through music/subcultural lifestyles 3 of 17 Dispora - cultural/emotional ties to a nation where one is not resident 4 of 17 Ethnicity - a shared identity based on a common culture such a language/religion/history 5 of 17 Fundamentalism - belief in a return to 'traditional' values, often linked to religion 6 of 17 Globalisation - process whereby national boundaries are becoming increasingly irrelevant, due to the spread of global culture 7 of 17 Hybrid Identities - idea that new identities are formed through the sharing/mixing of cultures 8 of 17 Multicultural - based on many cultures 9 of 17 Multiple Presentations of the self - ethnic minorities become skilled at emphasising different aspects of their identity when it is required 10 of 17 Nationalism - belief that your country is the most important source of your identity/belief that stresses shared geographical location, history and culture 11 of 17 Patrioism - pride in ones country 12 of 17 Racism - discrimination against a person/group due to their membership of a 'racial' or ethic group 13 of 17 Second Generation - children of those people who first migrated to Britain 14 of 17 Transnational/ multinational companies - companies that have offices/factories in other countries/produce goods on a global scale 15 of 17 White Masks - second generation ethnic minorities that adopt a more "white British" persona when outside the home 16 of 17 Xenophobia - fear/hatred of foreigners 17 of 17
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