Asked by Bryce Scieszinski on May 22, 2024
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In the article "Jihad vs. McWorld," Benjamin R. Barber points out that "in November of 1991 Switzerland's once insular culture boasted best-seller lists featuring Terminator 2 as the #1 movie, Scarlett as the #1 book, and Prince's Diamonds and Pearls as the #1 album." Many people worry that the prominence of American culture goes beyond the media and represents the wholesale imposition of American values on other cultures, which is a process called
A) culture war.
B) ideal culture.
C) cultural imperialism.
D) counterculture.
Cultural Imperialism
The act of advancing and enforcing a culture, typically belonging to a politically dominant country, upon a weaker society.
American Culture
The customs, norms, behaviors, and social practices characteristic of the United States, influenced by diverse ethnic populations and historical developments.
Benjamin R. Barber
An American political theorist known for his work on democracy, civic engagement, and the role of cities in global governance.
- Understand the concept of cultural imperialism and its consequences on local cultures.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of cultural imperialism and its consequences on local cultures.
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