What does cultural diffusion refer to? Provide an example.

Diffusion occurs when cultural items or practices are transmitted from one group to another.Consider,for example,the influence that American media have on cultural practices throughout the world.Canadian sociologist Marshall McLuhan understood the power of media and their ability to transcend geopolitical borders when he coined the phrase "global village." While telecommunications have made the world feel like a smaller place,American mass media have also promoted a "culture of thinness" that has diffused throughout popular culture.
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