Chapter 17 Globalization and Diaspora

Chapter 17 Globalization and Diaspora 

 Class 11 English 

Exercise 

Abdalhadi Alijla 

Ways With Words 

A. Choose the words for the following meanings. 

a. the severely damaging or destructive effects of something
ravage 

b. someone forced to leave their country in order 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 

C. Fill in the gaps with the correct word from the brackets. 

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 so as to create favorable
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 of Joan as an in-charge. Everything is running smoothly (smoothly/calmly/easily) 

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

Comprehension 

Answer the following questions. 

a. Why did millions of Palestinians leave their country? 

Answer: Millions of Palestinians left their country because their country had
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 the
global culture? Justify. 

Answer: The global culture is formed by the youthful generations who have
grown up in the midst of massive technological advancements.
Yes, cultural identity is possible even in the global culture. Social media, street
journalism, and global transnational businesses all play a role in catalysing
new global culture formation processes. Globalization fosters cultural identity
by creating a feeling of belonging. People are becoming increasingly worried
about the uniqueness and particularity of their own culture in the current age
of globalization. Thus, even in a global society, cultural identity is conceivable. 

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

Answer: Moving from one side of the world to the other can be an economic
challenge for newcomers because integration process needs time; starting
from learning the language, integrating culturally, integration into the labour
market. 

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

Answer: Immigrants can foster economy at different magnitudes of scale in
their new homes by starting their own companies or businesses. 

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

Answer: No, immigrants can’t fully integrate in the new societies because the
society does not open its doors fully to allow them to integrate. 

f. Mention any two benefits of integrating into a new society for the
immigrants. 

Answer:
– Migrants will have equal learning, engagement, and self-esteem possibilities.
– The receiving nations can improve their economic prospects by integrating
immigrants. 

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

Answer: The immigrants should run in concordance with global culture because
the cost of isolation and non-convergence is higher and more damaging than
integration.

Critical Thinking 

a. Do you think that the local is globalized and the global is localized? Can
there be the global culture as well? Give examples. 

Answer: Globalization is the process of increasing local businesses around the
world whereas Localization is the adaptation of a resource or product to fit the
demands of one specific culture or locale. I think local is globalized because
local products, media, culture are now accessible all over the world. Similarly,
the global is also localized because local people can benefit from the global
product and the local culture. There can be a global culture among local
peoples that is a by-product of globalization. People can feel world culture in
different fields like education, sports, music, food, fashion, language, etc. Thus
I think that local is globalized and the global is localized. 

Yes, there can be the global culture as well. Some examples are listed below: 

1. Creating a more homogeneous world. 

2. Attempt to promote a Western lifestyle and possibly Americanize the world. 

3. Trend that will eventually make all of human experience and customs the same
since all cultures are coming together into one. 

b. What is globalization? Discuss the effects of globalization on traditional
cultures. 

Answer: Globalization can be defined as the increased interconnections and
interdependence of peoples and countries. It is generally understood to include
two inter-related elements: the opening of international borders to
increasingly fast flows of goods, services, finance, people and ideas; and the
changes in institutions and policies at national and international levels that
facilitate or promote such flows. 

A nation’s culture changes with economic development. One key fact is that
people leave villages and agriculture for cities. This itself changes culture –
agricultural festivals decline. In Nepal, there used to be bullock cart – but then
tractors came in. People used to write letters – and then the phone came.
When texting rose with smartphones, voice calls declined, and new cultural
etiquette came up. When electricity came in, evening life changed. When air conditioning came in, people stopped sitting on their stoops. When families had one TV, the family (and neighbors) sat around it. Now, everyone has their
own screen.

.So, the answer is that technology, economic development and foreign cultures
do change local behavior – but core elements of the culture may remain. So,
we cannot say that globalization changes everything. But, some changes are
inevitable.

c. Discuss the impacts of globalization on the process and progress of
education in Nepal. 

Answer: Globalization of Education is the integration and application of similar
education systems and knowledge throughout the world across the borders,
improving the quality & deployment of education worldwide. The impacts of
globalization on the process and progress of education in Nepal are as follows: 

1. Globalization has improved the quality of education in Nepal. Due to
globalization, Nepal got the opportunity to witness the best education systems
worldwide and thus could replicate it. 

2. New methods of learning such as e-learning, blended learning was quickly
adopted by due to globalization. 

3. Due to globalization, foreign universities were established in Nepal. These
universities helped many students in getting a high-quality education.
Moreover, foreign investments in the education sector also helped in improving
the facilities and infrastructure. 

4. Education should develop empathy and understanding in students.
Globalization has enabled students to develop an understanding of other
cultures, which is like a practical education. 

5. Globalization made many people aware of human rights and the loopholes in
the governance. 

Thus, Globalization has helped Nepal in improving it’s education systems and
literacy rate. However, not everyone could benefit from the impact of
globalization on education. Education inequalities must be bridged between
Rich-poor & urban-rural areas so that everyone can utilize the opportunities
created by globalization.

Writing 

Write a news story to be published in a newspaper about a local festival/fair
you have witnessed.
Answer: 

Dashain – Then and Now 

KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 26

Time brings change, and while that is mostly good and perhaps the only way
forward, we wish something would remain the same. 

Dashain seems to evoke that sentiment. 

There was a time when Dashain was a highly anticipated festival, and while the
fun is still there, the vibe isn’t the same. The memories of Dashain were more
heart warming than how we celebrate the festival today.
Dashain holidays were all about meeting cousins, playing games and eating a
lot of meat. While we still do that, the charm and excitement have largely been
lost because it’s not a new thing for today’s generation. 

Today it’s more of responsibility than fun. 

Before, eating rice and meat was a very big thing for the poor and used to
happen only during the time of Dashain.
We used to fly kites and try to cut the threads of those from our
neighbourhood. We would run after the kites as they gently fell on the ground
The first signs of Dashain were the kites appearing in the sky. Kite flying and
also playing on the swings were the most important and fun activities of this
festival. 

While we were kids, we used to sit in the lap of the elders on a large swing as
we were scared. But now we can clearly see the change. It is no longer a big
deal to have food on the table and we rarely see kites flying in the sky or the
swings swaying in the fields. 

We used to get new clothes once in a year during the time of Dashain, but now
we buy clothes every month. There is now no difference between the normal
days and Dashain. Before Dashin created memories, but now it’s more like
capturing the moments. Dashain is more for the photos. It’s not a bad thing,
but only giving priority to photos to show off and not enjoy the moment is not
good . 

Before, so much value was given to blessings bestowed to us by our elders, but
today children are only interested in the money that is given as gifts. It’s not
that today’s generation has completely forgotten the importance of Dashain.
But slowly, but surely the charm of the biggest Hindu festival is waning. The
vibes and that feel are going down. 

Lastly, change comes with time, and we should move accordingly, but we
should never forgot our identity, our traditions and festivals, which create

Grammar 

B. Complete each sentence using what/how/where/whether + one of these
verbs: 

a. Do you know how to get to Rama’s house? 

b. I don’t know whether to apply for the job or not. 

c. Have you decided where to go for your picnic? 

d. Can you show me how to use this camera? 

e. Ask Hari. He’ll tell you how to ride a bicycle. 

f. I was really astonished. I didn’t know how to ride on the horse. 

C. Paraphrase the following sentences using the verb in brackets as in the
example. 

a. Mahesh forgets to close the windows. (tend) 

Mahesh tends to forget closing the windows 

b. Your car has broken down. (appear) 

Your car appears to have broken down. 

c. Ashika is worried about her exam. (seem) 

Ashika seems to be worried about her exam. 

d. They have developed the theory. (claim) 

They claim to have developed the theory. 

e. He’s enjoying his new job. (pretend) 

He pretends to be enjoying his new job.