Class 11 English Unit 17: What Lost Identity? The Diaspora and Globalization

 

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Unit 17: What Lost Identity? 

The Diaspora and Globalisation (page 152)

Reflection of the Essay

Globalisation is the process through which local people are influenced by global culture, products, and communication. To put it another way, globalisation refers to the expansion of small businesses throughout the globe. Many small companies in the area benefit from it since it gives them access to the worldwide market. Various fields such as education, sports, music, culinary arts, fashion, and language all reflect global culture. According to globalism, the world is seen as a consequence or outcome of globalisation processes affecting local communities. Adapting a particular asset to meet the needs of diverse civilisations and areas is known as globalisation, while restricting an asset or item is what the term refers to. While civilisations are considered fragile and ever-changing, this movement may be seen from a broad perspective, with the bigger influence on the smaller, as well as a cycle of global influence on those in proximity. As a result of globalisation, the whole planet is being put under strain. Globalisation has become a commonplace term for cultural phenomena such as the triumph of social homogenising forces over all others, and this is no exception. More and more people believe that 'greater' is preferable. This point of view has been chastised for being unconcerned with minor social or local problems.

Ways with words

A.         Choose the words from the box for the following meanings.

confront, refugee, ravage, assimilation, enclave, usurp

a.     the severely damaging or destructive effects of something: ravage

b.     someone forced to leave their country to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster: refugee

c.      to face a difficult situation: confront

d.     take a position of power or importance illegally or by force: usurp

e.      the process of becoming a part of a group, country, society, etc.: assimilation

f.       an area within a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct: enclave

Comprehension

Answer the following questions.

a.    Why did millions of Palestinians leave their country?

They left Palestine and the refugee camps where they were denied basic human rights to find a better life and better economic opportunities.

b.    How is the global culture formed? Is cultural identity possible even in a global culture? Justify.

We are living in the 21st century, where social media, street journalism, and global transnational corporations participate in providing a facilitator for the new dynamics of global culture formation.

c.    Why can moving from one side of the world to the other be an economic challenge for newcomers?

When the immigrants arrive, the host country needs to integrate them into the labour market, with the prospect of achieving a better life for them and facilitating their contribution to the economy.

d.    How can immigrants foster the economy at different magnitudes of scale in their new homes?

Many immigrants have started their own businesses in their new homes. Today, there are small entrepreneurs who have set up shops to sell Arabic, Hindi, African, and Latin American foods and other products, and there is an increasing amount of trade between these countries.

e.    Can immigrants fully integrate into the new societies? Give reasons.

No, immigrants can’t fully integrate into the new societies because their new society does not open its doors fully to allow them to integrate. In the same way, Western societies’ creation of immigrant enclaves enables neighbours to share similar identities, cultures, language, and perhaps even religion.

f.     Why should the immigrants run in concordance with global culture?

The immigrants should run in concordance with global culture; otherwise, it will eventually usurp them without even knowing it. The cost of isolation and non-convergence is higher and more damaging than integration.

B.    Collocation refers to words that are found together in spoken and written language. Collocations can be either fixed, where it is difficult to replace one of the words with an alternative, or freer, allowing for more choice of words. The most common types of collocation are:

Verb + noun	accept responsibility
Adjective + noun	firm determination
Verb + adjective + noun	make steady progress
Adverb + verb	strongly recommend
Adverb + adjective	completely useless
Adverb + adjective + noun	totally unacceptable behaviour
Adjective + preposition	accused of
Noun + noun	window frame

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C.    Fill in the gaps with the correct word from the brackets.(Answers in Bold)

a.      I asked him if he was attending the ceremony, and he shook his head 'no'. (shook/moved/ nodded)

b.     They made a horrible decision, which caused irreparable damage to our company. (hopeless/ inflexible/irreparable).

c.      The leaders need to break down barriers to create a favourable environment in the nation. (barriers/obstacles/hindrances)

d.     You ought to talk to the manager to settle the dispute. (solve/settle/clear up)

e.      Perhaps this issue will not get much media coverage (security/examination/ coverage)

f.       This week is the first week that Joan is in charge. Everything is running smoothly (smoothly/calmly/easily)

g.     I haven't read the text thoroughly, but given a quick glance at it. (fast/quick/rapid)

 

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