Cultural integration

Cultural 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

1. Cultural Integration “ It is not good that [one] be alone,” (Lord Judges ) Prepared by: Manisha & Hasan 1 2/17/16

2. C ulture C ultural integration C ultural globalization Positive aspects of cultural integration C ultural assimilation C ultural shock A djustment challenges R ecommendations Contents 2 2/17/16

3. Culture T he word "culture" derives from a F rench 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. 3 2/17/16

4. Cultural integration C ultural 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 OR I ntegrating cultures usually refer to several cultures coming together to form a new, multicultural society and each culture keeps its character, features and values 4 2/17/16

5. Cultural globalization vs cultural integration C ultural globalization includes the interaction and integration of people, companies and governments of different nations It is driven by an increased interconnection among countries in areas of economics, politics and culture, as well as international trade and investments Cultural integration is an affiliated part of cultural globalization M cdonalds was once an A merican favorite, now it is a global enterprise with 31,000 locations worldwide with locations in K uwait, E gypt, and M alta 5 2/17/16

6. 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 religion A designated place in P ickering on lake O ntario (at the end of F risco road ) has been set aside to accommodate this practice 6 2/17/16

7. Advantages of cultural integration P romotes humanistic values I mproves productivity and profitability H elps to create a pool of talent E xchange of innovative ideas O ther benefits of diversity 7 2/17/16

8. Cultural Assimilation A ssimilation requires the absorption of minority cultures into the majority culture, monocultural , even a monofaith, society. B urqa ban in F rance- ’We created a monster ( A gnès de F éo 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 F rench state 137 F rench women fighting in the middle east, including 45 teenagers 8 2/17/16

9. Cultural Shock A multifaceted experience resulting from numerous stressors occurring in contact with a different culture. M ostly occurs for immigrant groups (e.g., foreign students and refugees [Dodge, 1990] R easons might be: P revious experience with other cultures The degree of difference in one's own and the host culture; T he degree of preparation; S ocial support networks; I ndividual psychological characteristics ( F urnham & B ochner , 1986) 9 2/17/16

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11. Adjustment Challenges of migrants Language barrier (seeking jobs, business, communication) Religion barrier - Young girls in F inland have been found to live in fear of religiously motivated honor violence Education 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 ) 11 2/17/16

12. Recommendations D espite 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 culture Host country should give a better support to immigrants and include them as a part of the society by replacing the negative public perceptions with positive ones that sees immigrants as contributors to multiculturalism   P oliticians and society can work together to create a desired model of multicultural society Media can play a vital role in constructing awareness for cultural integration 12 2/17/16

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14. References: http :// moving.about.com/od/internationalmoves/a/culture_shock.ht http :// kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/emotions/culture_shock.htm http :// www.livescience.com/21478-what-is-culture-definition-of-culture.html http :// www.academia.edu/1574288/Social_and_Cultural_Integration_of_Immigrants_in_Germany http ://benefitof.net/benefits-of-cultural-diversity / http://yle.fi/uutiset/more_victims_of_honour_violence_seek_help/5826874 14 2/17/16

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