Diversity & Cultural Change (Leaving Cert Politics and Society): Flashcards

Constantly evolves through contact, exchange & adaptation

Blending of traditions/practices when groups interact

Spreads trends globally at unprecedented speed via digital media

Introduces new traditions, foods, languages to host societies

Nations are socially constructed, not timeless entities

1983

They become hybrid and are constantly renegotiated

Rapid cultural change driven by migration, ICT & economics

Duolingo, TG4 streaming, social media memes

Unique local traditions disappear due to global influences

Creates new forms like fusion cuisine & mixed music genres

Spreads global culture AND preserves local traditions

CSO shows increasing ethnic/linguistic diversity

How young people navigate multiple cultural identities