The process of one culture
gaining ideas, technology
and products of another,.
This exchange of ideas of
practices can be seen in
ethnic foods becoming
widespread.
Changing Nature
and Patterns of
Work
The type of work people do
impacts on communities.
There is a trend for
advanced nations to work
in tertiary information
industries; participation of
women in work; and the
moving away from the
traditional 9 to 5 job
Demographic Change
A change in the
characteristics (features) of a
population due to growth
through natural increase or
migration. We see changes in
census statistics, such as
growth rates,
Globalisation of
Economic Activity
the breakdown of
traditional barriers
between nations, allowing
the freer and greater
movement of goods, people
and information. Positive
changes: free movement of
ideas and people; Negative
changes are overseas
brands dominating locally
Lifestyle Expectations
This is the change in the way people
live. The richer people get, the more
goods they own. Mortgage debts are
at an all time high. the living standard,
or amounts of goods and/or services,
that an individual expects from life
New Technologies
Technology makes lifestyles easier
but can change the way people relate
to each other. Example of changes
can be seen in the workplace where
jobs may be replaced or changed due
to advances in Techonology
Recognition of Native Title
The recognition by Australian Law
that Aboriginal peoples have rights to
own certain land in Australia. It
enhances the well being of
indigenous communities through
reconciliation and self determination
of Aboriginal communities.
Resource Depletion
When natural resources
become overused and
depleted, people of the
community will be
negatively affected:
communities can face
threats to ivelihoods and
can force people to leave
to find employment