Imapct of Slobalisation on Indian Culture
IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON CULTURE
An importance feature of globalization is the interchange of ideas as symbolized by the internet. The concern involves the clash of cultures and the spread of materialistic values. The internet allows any person to access and wonder into the Hollywood library and no one is there to stop, control or direct you. This has enormous influence on hoe people think, act or behave.
The values that this entertainment industries reflects often promote materialism, violence and immorality. Hence, this paper examines the concept of globalization and culture as well as the various aspects of Nigerian culture.
It also examines the impact of globalization on culture. Effort is made on the ways Nigerian culture can be protected from extinction as a result of forces of globalization, which is currently exerting influence among Nigerian youths.
INTRODUCTION:
Technology now created the possibility and even the likelihood of global culture. The fax machine, satellite and cable T.V have swept away the national cultural boundaries. Duru-Ford, (2002), opines that global entertainment companies shape understanding and dreams of ordinaries citizens wherever they live. The local culture are inevitably falling victim to global ‘’consumer’’ culture. For instance, English Language, as observe by
Tukus-Dubrow (2002), is gradually but steadily eradicating the local dialect while consumer values according to Duru-Ford (2002), are overwhelming people’s sense of community and social solidarity.
For instance, globalization has increasingly knitted together the world created unity out of great diversity. Jeans (2002), noted that Coca Cola,
Disney and McDonald symbolize the process along with Sony. Shell oil and
IBM to influence global consumer’s taste. There are known and consumed all over the world. In addition, they are powerful companies that drive globalization forward, creating new laws, new business process, new ways to eat and
An importance feature of globalization is the interchange of ideas as symbolized by the internet. The concern involves the clash of cultures and the spread of materialistic values. The internet allows any person to access and wonder into the Hollywood library and no one is there to stop, control or direct you. This has enormous influence on hoe people think, act or behave.
The values that this entertainment industries reflects often promote materialism, violence and immorality. Hence, this paper examines the concept of globalization and culture as well as the various aspects of Nigerian culture.
It also examines the impact of globalization on culture. Effort is made on the ways Nigerian culture can be protected from extinction as a result of forces of globalization, which is currently exerting influence among Nigerian youths.
INTRODUCTION:
Technology now created the possibility and even the likelihood of global culture. The fax machine, satellite and cable T.V have swept away the national cultural boundaries. Duru-Ford, (2002), opines that global entertainment companies shape understanding and dreams of ordinaries citizens wherever they live. The local culture are inevitably falling victim to global ‘’consumer’’ culture. For instance, English Language, as observe by
Tukus-Dubrow (2002), is gradually but steadily eradicating the local dialect while consumer values according to Duru-Ford (2002), are overwhelming people’s sense of community and social solidarity.
For instance, globalization has increasingly knitted together the world created unity out of great diversity. Jeans (2002), noted that Coca Cola,
Disney and McDonald symbolize the process along with Sony. Shell oil and
IBM to influence global consumer’s taste. There are known and consumed all over the world. In addition, they are powerful companies that drive globalization forward, creating new laws, new business process, new ways to eat and