Globalization and Cultural Diffusion

Flashcards summarizing key concepts related to globalization and cultural diffusion, addressing causes, impacts, and examples of cultural phenomena.

What is globalization in the context of culture?

Globalization is the trend toward increased cultural and economic connectedness between people, businesses, and organizations throughout the world.

What is time-space convergence?

Time-space convergence refers to the increasing sense of connection and availability that brings humans and ideas closer together despite physical distance, resulting in rapid diffusion and accelerating interactions.

What is cultural convergence?

Cultural convergence is the process of two or more cultures coming into contact with each other and adopting each other’s traits to become more alike.

What does cultural divergence refer to?

Cultural divergence is the process of a culture restricting contact with other cultures in an attempt to retain its originality, often separating from mainstream culture.

What are some methods through which popular culture diffuses?

Popular culture diffuses through methods such as the Internet, technology, social media, media (TV, streaming, movies, radio, podcasts), politics, and the economy.

What is reterritorialization in popular culture?

Reterritorialization is when people within a place start to produce an aspect of popular culture themselves in the context of their local culture, making it their own.

What is cultural appropriation?

Cultural appropriation is the process by which cultures adapt customs and knowledge from other cultures for their own benefit, often for material gain.

What are some impacts of the widespread diffusion of popular culture and English?

The impacts include the loss of folk cultures and indigenous languages, and the process of cultural convergence.

What are some causes of cultural extinction?

Causes of cultural extinction include genocide, pressure of globalization and cultural convergence, and laws against the use of indigenous languages.

Give an example of cultural appropriation in popular culture.

An example of cultural appropriation can be seen in the fashion world, where traditional cultural designs and practices are used commercially without acknowledgment.