1. Affluence = wealth.
Abu Dhabi is an example of an affluent society.
The opposite of affluence is poverty.
2. Ethnicity= is determined by factors such as race, religion, language.
Ethnicity is not the same as nationality.
3. Ability= skill.
He has the ability to get very high grades.
4. Diversity = the quality of being different.
This course is about cultural diversity, which means people of different cultures living and working together.
5. Assimilation = absorption
Cultural assimilation is the process whereby a minority group gradually adapts to the customs and attitudes of the prevailing culture and customs.
6. Demographics = composition of a population.
The demographics of the UAE are discussed in our first post. You can analyse demographics according to race, religion, age, wealth, etc.
7. Religion = a set of beliefs.
Religious people try to live according to the teachings of their religion.
8. Race = a group of people with similarities, particularly physical appearance.
You can a similar nationality but a different race.
9. Multiculturalism = many different cultures.
A multicultural society is one where people of different cultural backgrounds live and work together.
10. Personality = individual character.
She has a very nice personality: kind, patient, tolerant and loving.
11. Prejudice = bias.
Apartheid in S. Africa was based on racial prejudice against black people.
12. Acculturation = the mixing of different cultures.
If a foreigner here in the UAE says he does something like an Emirati, then that would be an example of acculturation.
13. Bias = prejudice.
Bias is a negative opinion of a person or group based on race, colour, culture or whatever.
14. Discrimination = treating people differently.
Apartheid meant discrimination in favour of whites and against blacks.
15. Fringe = edge, margin.
A fringe group is a small minority, usually expressing an extreme opinion.
16. Population = the number of people.
A census is a count of the number of people in a country.
17.Stereotyping = making assumptions or generalisations about a person or group of people.
Americans are rich, while Mexicans are poor.
18. Gender = sex.
There are two genders, male and female.
19. Resistance = opposition.
There have been many signs of political resistance to established governments in the Arab spring of this year.
20. Advantage = a favoured position.
If you are an expatriate, being able to speak the local language is a big advantage.
21. Racism = hatred of another person or group of different race, often based on colour.
The apartheid system in S. Africa was an example of racism.
22.Ethics = morality, i.e. what is right or wrong.
Ethical behaviour is honest behaviour.
23. Productivity = the ability to produce something.
The company's productivity rates are rising.
24. Behaviour = the manner of acting/conduct.
The students' behaviour is very good.
25. Belief = confidence, opinion..
I have great belief in her.
Tibetans believe in re-incarnation.
26. Majority = most.
The vast majority of Arabs are Muslim.
27. Income = salary.
All employees have a monthly income.
28. Adverse = bad, harmful.
We didn't go on a picnic because of the adverse weather conditions.
29. Values = beliefs.
I value honesty very highly.
30. Traditions = customs.
They are handed down from generation to generation.
31. Generation = group of people born at about the same time.
In some societies people talk about a generation gap; each generation has its own ideals & standards.
32. Sensitivity = empathy, awareness of someone else's feelings.
She's very sensitive. She cares about how other people feel.
33. Slang = slightly improper language.
Have a shufti at my blog.
34. Ethnocentrism = seeing everything from the viewpoint of your own culture.
An ethnocentric viewpoint is narrow and limited.
35. Stratification = rigid division of society.
The Indian caste system is an example of social stratification.
36. Socio-cultural = relating to society & culture.
Language, ethnicity, religion are all socio-cultural factors.
37. Resident = someone living in a particular place.
Khalid, Aziz and Hedley are all Abu Dhabi residents.
38. Poverty = being poor.
The opposite of poverty is affluence or wealth.
39. Nationality = the country you belong to.
You can have different race or ethnicity but the same nationality.
40. Minority = less than half.
Christians are a minority of the UAE's population.
41. Class = group.
You can have upper class, middle class, lower class.
42. Globalization = worldwide connectivity.
Global brands or logos today are recognised worldwide; we all know the logos of Nike, McDonald, Mercedes etc.
43. Virtual = not real, imaginary.
Computer games create a virtual world which is not real.
44. Barriers = obstacle.
To make progress you have to climb over or go round or go through barriers.
Abu Dhabi is an example of an affluent society.
The opposite of affluence is poverty.
2. Ethnicity= is determined by factors such as race, religion, language.
Ethnicity is not the same as nationality.
3. Ability= skill.
He has the ability to get very high grades.
4. Diversity = the quality of being different.
This course is about cultural diversity, which means people of different cultures living and working together.
5. Assimilation = absorption
Cultural assimilation is the process whereby a minority group gradually adapts to the customs and attitudes of the prevailing culture and customs.
6. Demographics = composition of a population.
The demographics of the UAE are discussed in our first post. You can analyse demographics according to race, religion, age, wealth, etc.
7. Religion = a set of beliefs.
Religious people try to live according to the teachings of their religion.
8. Race = a group of people with similarities, particularly physical appearance.
You can a similar nationality but a different race.
9. Multiculturalism = many different cultures.
A multicultural society is one where people of different cultural backgrounds live and work together.
10. Personality = individual character.
She has a very nice personality: kind, patient, tolerant and loving.
11. Prejudice = bias.
Apartheid in S. Africa was based on racial prejudice against black people.
12. Acculturation = the mixing of different cultures.
If a foreigner here in the UAE says he does something like an Emirati, then that would be an example of acculturation.
13. Bias = prejudice.
Bias is a negative opinion of a person or group based on race, colour, culture or whatever.
14. Discrimination = treating people differently.
Apartheid meant discrimination in favour of whites and against blacks.
15. Fringe = edge, margin.
A fringe group is a small minority, usually expressing an extreme opinion.
16. Population = the number of people.
A census is a count of the number of people in a country.
17.Stereotyping = making assumptions or generalisations about a person or group of people.
Americans are rich, while Mexicans are poor.
18. Gender = sex.
There are two genders, male and female.
19. Resistance = opposition.
There have been many signs of political resistance to established governments in the Arab spring of this year.
20. Advantage = a favoured position.
If you are an expatriate, being able to speak the local language is a big advantage.
21. Racism = hatred of another person or group of different race, often based on colour.
The apartheid system in S. Africa was an example of racism.
22.Ethics = morality, i.e. what is right or wrong.
Ethical behaviour is honest behaviour.
23. Productivity = the ability to produce something.
The company's productivity rates are rising.
24. Behaviour = the manner of acting/conduct.
The students' behaviour is very good.
25. Belief = confidence, opinion..
I have great belief in her.
Tibetans believe in re-incarnation.
26. Majority = most.
The vast majority of Arabs are Muslim.
27. Income = salary.
All employees have a monthly income.
28. Adverse = bad, harmful.
We didn't go on a picnic because of the adverse weather conditions.
29. Values = beliefs.
I value honesty very highly.
30. Traditions = customs.
They are handed down from generation to generation.
31. Generation = group of people born at about the same time.
In some societies people talk about a generation gap; each generation has its own ideals & standards.
32. Sensitivity = empathy, awareness of someone else's feelings.
She's very sensitive. She cares about how other people feel.
33. Slang = slightly improper language.
Have a shufti at my blog.
34. Ethnocentrism = seeing everything from the viewpoint of your own culture.
An ethnocentric viewpoint is narrow and limited.
35. Stratification = rigid division of society.
The Indian caste system is an example of social stratification.
36. Socio-cultural = relating to society & culture.
Language, ethnicity, religion are all socio-cultural factors.
37. Resident = someone living in a particular place.
Khalid, Aziz and Hedley are all Abu Dhabi residents.
38. Poverty = being poor.
The opposite of poverty is affluence or wealth.
39. Nationality = the country you belong to.
You can have different race or ethnicity but the same nationality.
40. Minority = less than half.
Christians are a minority of the UAE's population.
41. Class = group.
You can have upper class, middle class, lower class.
42. Globalization = worldwide connectivity.
Global brands or logos today are recognised worldwide; we all know the logos of Nike, McDonald, Mercedes etc.
43. Virtual = not real, imaginary.
Computer games create a virtual world which is not real.
44. Barriers = obstacle.
To make progress you have to climb over or go round or go through barriers.
