2.4.2 Cultural Hybridity

• What is cultural hybridity?

  Blending of cultural elements
• Cultural hybridity often occurs during migration
• Tex-Mex cuisine is an example of cultural hybridity.
• What is the origin of hybrid cultures?

  Combination of cultures
• Cultural hybridity enriches societies with new and diverse experiences
• Match the feature with the correct type of culture:

  Diverse ingredients ↔️ Hybrid Cultures

  Predominantly local ingredients ↔️ Non-Hybrid Cultures
• Order the factors contributing to cultural hybridity from most direct to indirect influence:

  1️⃣ Migration

  2️⃣ Globalization

  3️⃣ Communication Technology
• How does migration contribute to cultural hybridity?

  Exchange of customs
• The Internet and social media are examples of communication technology that contributes to cultural hybridity.
• Match the aspect of identity with its potential impact:

  Cultural Identity ↔️ Enriched cultural understanding

  Personal Identity ↔️ Enhanced creativity

  Social Identity ↔️ Increased tolerance
• Cultural hybridity may lead to the loss of traditional customs, resulting in cultural dilution
• What is one negative impact of cultural hybridity on personal identity?

  Identity crisis
• Social alienation may occur if an individual struggles to integrate into a new cultural environment.
• Cultural hybridity is the blending and integration of different cultural elements
• Tex-Mex cuisine is an example of cultural hybridity.
• Match the feature with its corresponding culture:

  Origin ↔️ Combination of two or more cultures

  Ingredients ↔️ Predominantly local

  Flavor Profiles ↔️ Mixed and unique
• Order the factors contributing to cultural hybridity from most direct to indirect:

  1️⃣ Migration

  2️⃣ Globalization

  3️⃣ Communication Technology
• What is the role of globalization in cultural hybridity?

  Promotes adoption of diverse practices
• Cultural hybridity can enhance creativity but may also lead to confusion and identity crisis.
• Match the Francophone region with an example of cultural hybridity:

  Québec ↔️ Mixing of French and English influences

  North Africa ↔️ Fusion of Arabic and French traditions
• A key challenge of cultural hybridity is the potential loss of cultural identity
• What is one benefit of cultural hybridity?

  Enhanced cultural understanding
• Cultural hybridity can strengthen communities by fostering greater social cohesion.