Reading 2: What is the relation between culture and globalization? (Hojeong Lee)

Cultural Globalization

John Tomlinson


1. Summary

  Globalization refers to networks that develop rapidly and become increasingly dense by interconnections and interdependencies that specify the material, social, economic and cultural lives of the modern world. Increasing connectivity by social networks has a lot of influence on people's lifestyles, such as the way we live, the style of food we eat, the music we listen to, and the movies we watch.


  On the other hand, 'culture' can be defined as creating the meaning of life. As for the cultural consequences that have had a great impact on globalization, we can grasp how 'local' behavior could have affected globalization based on cultural knowledge.


  In the course of globalization, we can see the connected effects of 'integration' in the economic sphere, as the global market is driven by a system of long-term integration.


  There is a prediction that if globalization takes place in the process of globalization, it will soon be integrated into a culture, which can be interpreted as an "integration" effect of connection rather than economic and political unification as connectivity increases.


  For example, with the spread of Western culture, cultural traditions in other countries are disappearing, but this cannot be regarded as simply cultural conflict. Therefore, these issues must understand globalization in the context of history and culture.


  Finally, cultural identity is the direction in which we can control the actual conditions, relationships with people, and attachment to places or communities. In a culture where regionalism spreads and identities are discriminated against, globalization is creating flexible cultural categories rather than relying only on specific cultures.


2. Interesting Point

  I was interested in that globalization could achieve one "integration" effect as cultural connectivity increased. And even if the cultural tradition of another country disappears due to the spread of one country's culture, it was good to know that it could be recognized as a new culture, not as a cultural conflict.


  Furthermore, we learned that maintaining cultural identity in the process of globalization is a way for individuals to attach stronger attachment to the society and country of the community. This is because cultural globalization currently taking place is not coercive, formal, but flexible.


  The part about the "remoteization" of culture was also interesting, but in fact, I think it is the most empathetic part of the time I am living. We can experience everything that happens in the world in my room due to the remoteization of culture, and enjoy the culture of various countries in a variety of ways.


  I think the reason for the popularity of Korean K-Pop singer BTS is also an example of utilizing the characteristics of cultural remoteization. Of course, it cannot be denied that globalization is still taking place in a culture where regionalism is severe and identity is discriminated, but I think that if you continue to exchange various cultures and encounter them, you will be able to experience various cultural globalization while preserving your cultural identity.


3. Discussion Point

1) Are there any aspects of cultural diversity that you have encountered due to the 'remoteization' of culture? If so, what are some examples?


2) If cultural globalization is achieved, conflicts will inevitably exist in the process of converging the culture, so what are the cultural conflicts in the world that have not yet been resolved?

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