cultural imperialism

Cultural Imperialism:

Cultural Imperialism Define Cultural imperialism and Exemplify it.

What does Imperialism Mean?:

What does Imperialism Mean? Imperialism is the policy of extending the control or authority over foreign entities as a means of acquisition and/or maintenance of empires. It is associated with the time of Empire – relates back to causes of the first world war

Defining Cultural Imperialism:

Cultural imperialism is the practice of promoting the culture or language of one nation in another. Based upon what you know is the meaning of culture and the meaning of imperialism. Define the term Cultural Imperialism Based upon a range of different aspects of Culture give examples of cultural Imperialism based upon what we have already studied. Defining Cultural Imperialism

Aspects of Cultural Imperialism:

Aspects of Cultural Imperialism You will be making notes on this from page 174 of your books Language Tourism Global Brands Media Democracy

Attempts to reduce the effect of Globalisation on Cultural Imperialism:

Attempts to reduce the effect of Globalisation on Cultural Imperialism Some countries have attempted to stop American cultural influence by limiting access to American cultural programming through satellites and the Internet. Examples: France, China, Canada, Iran, Cuba. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4360496.stm http://www.nytimes.com/1993/12/22/movies/france-and-spain-impose-quotas.html Summarise what this article is about and how it shows attempts are being made to stop cultural imperialism.

Argument for cultural globalization:

Argument for cultural globalization Philippe Legrain , chief economist of Britain in Europe, an organization supporting the adoption by Great Britain of the euro as its currency, argues that it is a myth that globalization involves the imposition of Americanized uniformity, rather than an explosion of cultural exchange.

Criticisms of Cultural Imperialism :

Criticisms of Cultural Imperialism Some believe that the concept of cultural imperialism gives Globalisation too much determining power. They say that Globalization does not threaten cultural diversity because: It increases individual freedom. It revitalizes culture and cultural artifacts through foreign influences, technologies and markets. Example: African rhythms in rock n roll.

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Fears about an Americanized uniformity are overblown. Example: Most countries’ shows are homegrown. America are not the only player in the global media industry. Examples: Germany, France, Japan.

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America is an outlier, not a global leader. Example: Baseball and American football have not well to other parts of the world. Although Hollywood dominates the global movie market, it is less American than it seems. Example: Top actors and directors are often from outside America.

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This idea sees culture becoming more hybridised as a result of two-way exchanges. e.g. The traditional view of British people is of tea drinkers. It is part of the culture, however it is one takenf rom British imperial connections with India. Migration has led to hybridised cultures as a result of diasporas e.g. Chinese restaurants in most western cities. Many words in common use in English are from different languages. Perhaps we are Seeing more Cultural Homogenization