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Responding to Globalisation
Quick questions on Responding to cultural changes: N(A)-Level Social Studies responses
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What is building a shared national identity?Show answer
A country can also respond by building a strong shared identity that ties people together regardless of global trends. Shared experiences, national symbols and a sense of belonging give people an identity that global culture adds to rather than replaces. A confident shared identity means people can enjoy global culture without feeling they are losing who they are, because their sense of belonging is secure.
What is staying open while protecting identity?Show answer
The aim is not to reject global culture, but to balance openness with protecting identity. Global culture brings real benefits: new ideas, knowledge, food, arts and understanding, and openness supports the economy and global links. Cutting off from the world would lose these and harm the country. So the best response is to keep local culture alive while welcoming the good of global culture, so people can be proud of their own identity and open to the world at the same time.
What is no example?Show answer
Ground points with examples such as preserving heritage or teaching mother-tongue languages.
What is q1?Show answer
State two ways a country can protect its local identity in a globalised world. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain why a country should not simply reject global culture. [3 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain how a strong shared identity helps people cope with global culture. [3 marks]
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