Social Integration

Cultural IntegrationIt is not good that [one] be alone, (Lord Judges)

Prepared by:Manisha & Hasan

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CultureCultural integrationCultural globalization Positive aspects of cultural integrationCultural assimilationCultural shockAdjustment challenges Recommendations

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Culture

The word "culture" derives from a French term, which in turn derives from the Latin Colere," which means to tend to the earth and grow, or cultivation and nurture.Basically culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts.

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Cultural integrationCultural integration is a form of cultural exchange in which one group assumes the beliefs, practices and rituals of another group without sacrificing the characteristics of its own culture ORIntegrating cultures usually refer to several cultures coming together to form a new, multicultural society and each culture keeps its character, features and values

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Cultural globalization vs cultural integrationCulturalglobalization includesthe interaction and integration of people, companies and governments of different nationsItis driven by an increased interconnection among countries in areas of economics, politics and culture, as well as international trade and investmentsCultural integration is an affiliated part of culturalglobalizationMcdonalds was once an American favorite, now it is a global enterprise with 31,000 locations worldwide with locations in Kuwait, Egypt, and Malta52/17/16

cultural integration Recent example in Durham region of Canada, is the practice of scattering the ashes of the deceased in streams and rivers as part of the Hindu religionA designated place in Pickering on lake Ontario(at the end of Frisco road) has been set aside to accommodate this practice62/17/16

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Advantages of cultural integrationPromoteshumanisticvaluesImprovesproductivityandprofitabilityHelps to create a pool of talentExchange ofinnovativeideasOtherbenefitsofdiversity

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Cultural Assimilation

Assimilation requires the absorption of minority cultures into the majority culture, monocultural, even a monofaith, society.Burqa ban in France- We created a monster (Agns de Fo a sociologist and filmmaker)It both encouraged Islamophobia as well as given Muslim extremists more cause to feel the need to rise up against the French state137 French women fighting in the middle east, including 45 teenagers

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Cultural Shock A multifaceted experience resulting from numerous stressors occurring in contact with a different culture. Mostly occurs for immigrant groups (e.g., foreign students and refugees [Dodge, 1990]Reasons might be: Previous experience with other cultures The degree of difference in one's own and the host culture; The degree of preparation; Social support networks; Individual psychological characteristics (Furnham & Bochner, 1986)92/17/16

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Adjustment Challenges of migrants Language barrier (seeking jobs, business, communication)Religion barrier - Young girls in Finland have been found to live in fear of religiously motivated honor violenceEducation barrier

The statistics on the right side shows that Turks are the worst integrated group in the context of German language skills comparing to the South-West Europeans, Former Yugoslavians and Ethnic Germans. (Figure: Cultural Integration of Immigrants, Angelika Scheuer, GESIS-ZUMA-Social Indicator Department, Mannheim, Germany)112/17/16

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RecommendationsDespite all the conflicting values and cultural differences; it is important for the migrants origin and host countries citizens to accept and tolerate each other There should be respect for the practices, beliefs and values of every cultureHost country should give a better support to immigrants and include them asa part of the society by replacing the negative public perceptions with positive ones that sees immigrants as contributors to multiculturalism Politicians and society can work together to create a desired model of multicultural societyMedia can play a vital role in constructing awareness for cultural integration 122/17/16

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References:http://moving.about.com/od/internationalmoves/a/culture_shock.hthttp://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/emotions/culture_shock.htmhttp://www.livescience.com/21478-what-is-culture-definition-of-culture.htmlhttp://www.academia.edu/1574288/Social_and_Cultural_Integration_of_Immigrants_in_Germanyhttp://benefitof.net/benefits-of-cultural-diversity/http://yle.fi/uutiset/more_victims_of_honour_violence_seek_help/5826874

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