Globalization And Cultural Identity
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Globalization and Cultural Identity
GABRIEL CORREA MACEDO
GROUP 5
Module: English for Academic Purposes
Lecturer: Christa de Brun
28th August 2014
Globalization is such a commonly used term in the twentiethcentury. It simply means that the world has become integrated economically, socially, politically and culturally through the advances of technology, transportation and communication. In other words, it is the idea that the world is developing a single economy and culture. As mass communication and transport continue to grow societies are becoming more and more alike leading to a phenomenon known as globalization. In this essay the main discuss will be about how globalization has influenced all countries and the advantages and disadvantages about it. It is undeniable that globalization has resulted in both positive and negative effects which must be addressed accordingly.
Supporters claimed that globalization has always had a great impact on cultural identity. Today, in an age when discrete cultures themselves are under threat, the question of cultural identity becomes newly problematic and takes on new urgency. The reason for this importance lies in the preservation of the traditional cultures and values that are carefully being forgotten into the globalization. Some people fear that globalization will inevitably lead to the total loss of cultural identity. Differences between countries become less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world people share the same fashions, advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels.
First of all, there are general forces which are now representing the expansion of globalization. The most important ones are the curiosity of human beings combined with our requirement to possess and discover more and more. The economy which is working with restricted resources aims
Globalization and Cultural Identity
GABRIEL CORREA MACEDO
GROUP 5
Module: English for Academic Purposes
Lecturer: Christa de Brun
28th August 2014
Globalization is such a commonly used term in the twentiethcentury. It simply means that the world has become integrated economically, socially, politically and culturally through the advances of technology, transportation and communication. In other words, it is the idea that the world is developing a single economy and culture. As mass communication and transport continue to grow societies are becoming more and more alike leading to a phenomenon known as globalization. In this essay the main discuss will be about how globalization has influenced all countries and the advantages and disadvantages about it. It is undeniable that globalization has resulted in both positive and negative effects which must be addressed accordingly.
Supporters claimed that globalization has always had a great impact on cultural identity. Today, in an age when discrete cultures themselves are under threat, the question of cultural identity becomes newly problematic and takes on new urgency. The reason for this importance lies in the preservation of the traditional cultures and values that are carefully being forgotten into the globalization. Some people fear that globalization will inevitably lead to the total loss of cultural identity. Differences between countries become less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world people share the same fashions, advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels.
First of all, there are general forces which are now representing the expansion of globalization. The most important ones are the curiosity of human beings combined with our requirement to possess and discover more and more. The economy which is working with restricted resources aims