Cultural globalization supposes, not only empiric human contacts among civilizations (transporter revolution), but also intellectual instruments of understanding among contact groups in a more or less brutal manner. Let us call humanist sciences those intellectual instruments, having a wide enough meaning: history, philology, linguistics, archeology, sociology, philosophy. Trying to create a global culture, an important role is played by foreign languages. English is undoubtedly placed in the top of hierarchy, being used both in Romania and in the whole world in all its types: written, spoken, formal, informal as well as registers specialized for economy, law, technique, journalism etc. It has become lingua franca by excellence and keeps on strengthening this domination through a process of self consolidation. It also reached Romania as the main language of international communication in the field of business, policy, administration, science and academic world, being as well the dominant language of global publications and popular culture. The main language in the field of computers is English, being the written language for Windows and Internet protocols. At the same time, English is the language used in safety procedures, such as air traffic control. “Over two thirds of total scientists in the world write in English, three quarters of international correspondence is written in English and 80% of information in recovery systems of world electronic data is stocked in
English today is the most commonly used global language for commerce and it is the main language of the international diplomacy. And maybe the most important for them, it’s the most common language on the internet. Also, the language that integrand
The Kiowa are a Native American people who have been greatly impacted by cultural imperialism. They were forced to adapt to western culture, and in this many of the Kiowa people were converted to Christianity. Christianity is said to be a very important aspect of many Native American cultures still today, but the way in which Christianity is portrayed and practiced in such societies, including that of the Kiowa, stays true to both the religion itself and their Native practices. The Kiowa are said to have "kiowanized" Christianity. The Kiowa version of Christianity is said to differ from "' the white man's way.'" This means that they believe in God, integrate their culture and lifestyles into Christianity, and they also relay the importance of their religion in a different manner. They use their native language in their hymns, and these hymns are comprised primarily of those elements that pertain directly to Kiowa culture. In the text Lassiter states, "Kiowa hymns 'give life to a unique Kiowa experience, preserve the language, and affirm and ongoing (and continually unfolding) Kiowa spirituality.'" This reveals the effectiveness and importance of the integration of Christianity and native Kiowa practices.
At this point of time, globalization has grown to be a phenomenon that is significantly important economically, politically, and culturally. The amalgamation and incorporation of the world economy around the globe has reshaped business. Not only this, it has created "new social classes, different jobs, unimaginable wealth, and, occasionally, wretched poverty" (Kiggundu 2002, p. 4) by restructuring the lives of the individuals. For some, globalization is associated to modernism and contemporary practices. Others understand it as American domination (particularly those living in Asia). On the other hand, some people believe it to be the emasculation of America (Kiggundu 2002, p. 4).
Cultural globalization is a phenomenon referring to the rapid movement of ideas, attitude, festivals, values and cultural products across national borders. Specifically now in the twenty first century, where the rapidity at which Cultural globalization is increasing is really high. Now days people are really free with each other and how we can get whatever we want anywhere on the planet. This motivates small, indigenous groups, and brings them out in the world, mixes them with the world and makes mother earth a global village. This brings all of us together. This has helped the world by, accepting people the way they are and by not to differentiate others by many factors which deface humanity. Cultural globalization has helped humans live as one even though we are so diverse cultured. People, cultures, groups, countries have opened to the world because of this, the world gets to know about others and they also have a sense of belonging. Small factors like having a multinational corporation store, tourism, internet in a country help us the most to globalize.
Globalization is the process through which the world is slowly but surely getting interconnected. The relation is as a result of the exchange of cultural
International business has been a part of society for centuries. With the introduction of modern technological advances, countries have moved from participating in business ventures primarily by land or boat and advanced to virtual environments and acquiring passports that enable flights all over the world. This impact has challenged businesses to improve their cultural relations as they venture into unknown markets that are on the opposite end of their cultural spectrum and perspective. The world is a vast melting pot of all walks of life. The business world is no different and requires even sharper skills, especially when entering environments that may be tense or chaotic. This paper examines the country of Italy and how its culture impacts business domestically and internationally. It discusses the various strengths and weaknesses of its economic environment and the potential gains or losses a foreign investor may consider when deciding whether or not enter the Italian market.
For years people have been developing their interactions with others that come from different backgrounds. With the help of today’s technology, different ideas can be shared with one another as it is easier to experience different cultures, religion, politics, etc. This concept closely links to the idea of globalization which, according to Manfred B. Steger, involves people who live in different parts of world who create connections and express their personal thoughts on a particular subject (Steger 15). An example of this connection is seen in the art world where large amounts of global artists share their unique styles with others. In using the art market, artists have the opportunity to display their work and possibly sell it. Not only can they do this locally but in terms of globalization, artworks can be shown out globally. Being able to display in other countries allows people to have global art in their local area bringing attention to the artist and the venue for future displays. Even so, there has been a decrease in the art market which makes it difficult for artists to sell their work for “a lot more art is shown than sold” (Bull 189). Malcolm Bull goes in depth with this fact as he explains that the art world is shifting from a cultural art market into an economy of attention. Using the data done by Clare McAndrew one can see the decline of the art market as the amount of “high-end sales” (McAndrew 26), such as auction, have declined and more private sales are
Supporters of globalization argue that it has the potential to make this world a better place to live in and solve some of the deep-seated problems like unemployment and poverty. But the opponents general complaint about globalization is that it has made the rich richer while making the non-rich poorer. “It is wonderful for managers, owners and investors, but hell on workers and nature.”
Obviously, every one of these creators concur that cultural imperialism advances the interests of specific circles inside the imperial forces, regularly to the detriment of the target societies.
In contrast to the one-way cultural exchange proposed by the Vanguardist model, the Syncretist model holds that cultural exchanges occur among all civilizations, because of which, cultures not only evolve internally, but also as a result of “encounters” with other cultures (Buzan, 2010, p. 10). For instance, Islam spread from the Middle East to Asia and Africa and Buddhism spread from India to East Asia. Moreover, as implied by Hobson, Europe imbibed the “technologies and commercial innovations” from China, Arabia and India, referred to as “oriental globalization” by Hobson (as cited in Buzan, 2010, p. 13).
Globalization is the proximate and multidimensional set of political, economic, social, and technological integration around the globe. The increasing interconnectedness among countries can be seen through the prism of globalization. Essentially, the lives of people living in distant cities like Bangalore and Silicon Valley are brought closer as a result of this phenomenon. Drivers of this adjacent include; the expansion of trade, technological exchange, labor movement and investments (Stearns 2017). The discourse of globalization encompasses several multidisciplinary themes. The paper, however, concentrates on the economic factors, “which, entails the closer economic integration of countries of the world through increased flow of goods, services, capital and even labor.” (Stiglitz 2007: 4). The paper focuses on economic globalization and elucidates whether the globalization has reduced poverty and inequality or had reproduced the reversed implications. Meanwhile, the paper reveals if the developing world has benefited from the set. This seems to be the central question that policymakers, development economists, and politicians have been grappling with for years. The paper is presented in three parts. Part one reflects on the historical context of the problem statement. The second part compiles literature and juxtaposes with cases to corroborate the globalization-poverty-inequality triangle. Finally, the conclusion represents the author’s viewpoint on the
Cultural globalization has negative aspects because of cultural toadyism, cultural uniformity, and its political influence.
As well as the language and cultural awareness, strong managerial skills will be needed for success. Managerial skills that include and are not limited to the ability to understand the culture, and most effectively create a positive work climate for maximum productivity of the products or services. Mangers will need the skills appropriate in motivating the work force. Flexibility and the ability to adapted style with culture is a trait that must be developed with training and practical
Globalization is commonly examined by simply dissecting its political and economic consequences. As a result, the effects on culture are often overlooked. According to U.S. Census projections, by 2043 non-Hispanic whites will become a minority consisting of 47 percent of the U.S. population (Barreto, et al 1). Examining the world as a whole, a 2015 study by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs/Population Division found that between 1950-2000, an average of 2.8 million people per year migrated to North America and Europe. From 2000-2015, that rate accelerated to 4.1 million per year. What is more, this study projects that from 2015-2050, 91 million people are expected to migrate to high-income countries and produce an 82 percent increase in population in destination countries. Clearly, the prospect of steady migration and the continuing effects of globalization are expected to produce more multicultural societies. Unfortunately for many, “foreign” has become synonymous with danger (Rothkopf). The debate between cultural unity and cultural plurality dates back to the Greeks where they questioned universal human goodness and the differences between societies. More than two millennia later, the issue of a common versus diverse human culture remains contentious. This paper argues that a diverse human culture is more desirable than a universal culture because states and societies benefit from promoting and protecting diversity.
Globalisation is the process of interconnectedness and the integration of national and regional culture, economies, and society through the global network of communication, immigration, transportation and trade (Financial Times Lexicon, 2017). According to Reiche (2014), globalisation did not mean much in the past fifty years. It could be primarily focused on the trade and also foreign direct investment which are the economic side of the world but it has been expanded to a broader range which including media, culture, technology, trades and political factors nowadays. Although globalisation is considered as a wide range nowadays, it still can be classified as four main characteristics which are stretched social relations, intensification of flows, increasing interpenetration, and global infrastructure (Held, 2004). However, cultural imperialism has the most typical impacts on globalisation. This essay will define and explain cultural imperialism and its impact from the pessimistic globalist and transformationalist perspective.