Diaspora Identity and Belonging

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What is the term used to describe the feeling of attachment and connection to a particular place or group of people?

  1. Diaspora

  2. Identity

  3. Belonging

  4. Community


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Belonging is the feeling of attachment and connection to a particular place or group of people.

What is the term used to describe the experience of living outside one's country of origin?

  1. Diaspora

  2. Identity

  3. Belonging

  4. Community


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diaspora is the term used to describe the experience of living outside one's country of origin.

What is the term used to describe the process of adapting to a new culture and society?

  1. Acculturation

  2. Assimilation

  3. Integration

  4. Separation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Acculturation is the term used to describe the process of adapting to a new culture and society.

What is the term used to describe the process of becoming fully absorbed into a new culture and society?

  1. Acculturation

  2. Assimilation

  3. Integration

  4. Separation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Assimilation is the term used to describe the process of becoming fully absorbed into a new culture and society.

What is the term used to describe the process of maintaining one's own culture and identity while living in a new country?

  1. Acculturation

  2. Assimilation

  3. Integration

  4. Separation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Integration is the term used to describe the process of maintaining one's own culture and identity while living in a new country.

What is the term used to describe the process of withdrawing from a new culture and society and maintaining one's own culture and identity?

  1. Acculturation

  2. Assimilation

  3. Integration

  4. Separation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Separation is the term used to describe the process of withdrawing from a new culture and society and maintaining one's own culture and identity.

What are some of the challenges that diaspora communities face?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Racism

  3. Xenophobia

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diaspora communities face a number of challenges, including discrimination, racism, and xenophobia.

What are some of the ways that diaspora communities can maintain their culture and identity?

  1. Language

  2. Religion

  3. Food

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diaspora communities can maintain their culture and identity through language, religion, food, and other cultural practices.

What are some of the ways that diaspora communities can contribute to their new country?

  1. Economic development

  2. Cultural diversity

  3. Social cohesion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diaspora communities can contribute to their new country through economic development, cultural diversity, and social cohesion.

What are some of the ways that diaspora communities can stay connected to their country of origin?

  1. Visiting

  2. Remittances

  3. Communication technology

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diaspora communities can stay connected to their country of origin through visiting, remittances, communication technology, and other means.

What are some of the ways that diaspora communities can promote peace and understanding between their country of origin and their new country?

  1. Cultural exchange

  2. Educational programs

  3. Advocacy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diaspora communities can promote peace and understanding between their country of origin and their new country through cultural exchange, educational programs, advocacy, and other means.

What are some of the ways that diaspora communities can influence policy in their country of origin?

  1. Lobbying

  2. Voting

  3. Remittances

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diaspora communities can influence policy in their country of origin through lobbying, voting, remittances, and other means.

What are some of the ways that diaspora communities can contribute to the development of their country of origin?

  1. Investing

  2. Entrepreneurship

  3. Philanthropy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diaspora communities can contribute to the development of their country of origin through investing, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and other means.

What are some of the ways that diaspora communities can promote human rights in their country of origin?

  1. Advocacy

  2. Education

  3. Support for human rights organizations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diaspora communities can promote human rights in their country of origin through advocacy, education, support for human rights organizations, and other means.

What are some of the ways that diaspora communities can promote democracy in their country of origin?

  1. Supporting democratic institutions

  2. Promoting democratic values

  3. Advocating for democratic reforms

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diaspora communities can promote democracy in their country of origin by supporting democratic institutions, promoting democratic values, advocating for democratic reforms, and other means.

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