Cultural Globalization

Pros of cultural globalization:

Access to new cultural products (art, entertainment, education)
Better understanding of foreign values and attitudes. Less stereotyping and fewer misconceptions about other people and cultures
Instant access to information from anywhere in the world
Capacity to communicate and defend one’s values and ideals globally
Customisation or adaptation of global cultural trends to local environment (“metissage”)
Cultural globalization allows for a spread of positive political and social values such as democracy.
Economic growth: cultural globalization creates greater opportunities for wealth creation (larger public, new ideas)

Cons of cultural globalization:

Spread of commodity-based consumer culture
Dangers of cultural homogenization
Westernization, cultural imperialism or cultural colonialism
Some small cultures may lose their distinct features
Dangerous or violent ideals can also spread faster
Widening of Inequalities: many opportunities are closed to those who don't master the world culture.
Cultural globalization is bringing the world and its people together, this proximity can also generate friction as different cultures struggle to maintain their individual identities.

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