Globalization

Globalization connects different cultures, people and others in the world. Technology and the media speeds up the process of globalization. Through it, the world is becoming more integrated and cultures become more alike than before. As discussed in the textbook, as countries become more involved in globalization, they must keep up with the media market and sell to specific audiences.

Cultural Imperialism is evident in globalization. Not all countries are on the same level when it comes to globalization, leaving others to dominate and take over. Although globalization connects cultures, it leads to loss of local to national cultures when traditions and ideals cross over from other countries or continents.

One example of this would be Disney's Princesses. They have become famous all over the world, possibly due to their ethnic features but have traveled from the United States to other places around the world, westernizing and dimishing former ideals and children's cultures.