Social Studies Chapter 6 - What are the Experiences and Effects Living in a Diverse Society?
Positive Interactions in a Diverse Society
Cultural exchange and appropriation
- sharing of ideas, customs and traditions of people from different backgrounds
Outcomes:
People gain a deep understanding and appreciation, can build meaningful relationships
People learn from each others' ideas, experiences and cultures
Can result in fusion of cultures which can lead to interesting and exciting outcomes
Implications
Can result in:
Cultural dilution, leading to a loss in identity
Cultural appropriation, where aspects of cultures are used without permission or portrayed in a bad way
Exchange of knowledge and skills
- People with different backgrounds, qualifications and experiences share their different knowledge and skills
Outcomes
Creation of new ideas and products
Negative Interactions in a Diverse Society
Can result in conflicts and tensions
Stereotypes, Prejudice and Discrimination
Stereotypes
- generalised beliefs about a particular group of people
Prejudice
- Attitudes and feelings towards other groups that are not based on fact, such as xenophobia
Discrimination
- acts of prejudice, such as racism
Competition for resources
Heightened competition between foreigners and locals for limited resources, such as jobs
Can also lead to tensions, and discrimination from locals
As societies become more increasingly diverse, relationships and interactions between people can become more complex as people have different views
to achieve harmony
Common space allows people to forge ties and establish mutual understanding with people from all walks of life and create shared experiences and memories, such as void decks
Attitude of openness makes people more willing to take in and appreciate different views from different people respectfully