Globalization, which causes the countries involved to become more interconnected

Question

Globalization, which causes the countries involved to become more interconnected, clearly has tremendous social and political implications. It also has a cultural dimension to it, due to worldwide communications that facilitate the global connections. Cultural globalization may lead to a more civic global society with a greater consensus on civic values. It may also diminish the rich diversity of human civilization, as the Asian, Islamic, South American, and other non-Western values become increasingly generic. For many, the preservation of distinct cultural traditions is a very serious matter. Is globalization a form of Western imperialism that may homogenize non-Western values? Why or why not? Can homogenization be avoided or mitigated?

Explanation / Answer

Globalization has led to different groups within

countries having divergent economic interests,

undermining a sense of broader national solidarity.

At the same time, transnational associations are

becoming more important in individual and group

identity, enabled by the internationalization of media

and communication. Traditional forms of association

have been eroded. Trust in institutions seems to have

dropped.

Yes it can be avoided by respecting ones own culture.

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