Cultural Globalization

Cultural Globalization

The interconnectedness between traditions, beliefs, and other cultural elements

The Flow of People

The migration of people which can be either temporary or permanent based on the events taken place at the time

The Flow of Information

The spread of information which has been evolved with the development of technology and the internet.

Mediascapes

The spread of media and information and it shapes globalization by spreading news and other forms of entertainment across the globe.

Ethnoscapes

The movement of people and it shapes globalization because they carry cultural practices everywhere they migrate.

Cosmopolitanism

The idea that all humans belong in a community. It may look different with those who are in more vulnerable social positions since they don’t have the same access to resources as people who are in higher positions of power.

Immigrants

People who have willingly and legally left their country to relocate to a different country.

Refugees

People who fled due to a documented fear of persecution if they were to remain in their home country.

Sojourners

Students who temporarily reside in a different country to pursue their education.

Internally Displaced People

People who are forced to flee their homes.

Why do these categories matter

It shows that other aspects of cultural exchange and the movement of people.

Why are international students important?

They foster cultural exchange by bringing in their culture to the host country and adopting a new culture, bringing in culture diversity. An example of this student exchange programs which bring billions of dollars to host countries.

How do refugees experience displacement that is not limited to physical movement?

They are subjected to a new environment and have to “start over”, adopting a new identity which places them in a liminal phase of life.

Diaspora

Dispersed population that lives outside the country of origin but keep ties.

Cultural mixing

The blending of cultural practices from the country they settled in and their home country.

Nomadic Identites

Identities formed from the constant movement, shaping cultural influences.

Migration and Diaspora Transformation

Adopting to a new cultural environment while keeping ties to their country of origin.

How does music, film, television contribute to cultural globalization?

These elements are widely differing based on the culture and sharing aspects which is known as fusion contributes to culture globalization. An example of this is Afro music combined with pop music, forming Afropop.

How do the internet, radio and blogging create new possibilities for expression? What risks do these technologies create in society where speech is restricted?

The amount of exposure it gives to individuals creates new possibilities and offers cultural exchange digitally. The risks that these technologies impose are constant surveillance and censorship.

Cultural Competence

The ability to understand different cultures. It is necessary due to the fact that the globe is a melting pot of different cultures so it’s important for building relationships and to avoid ignorance.