Critique Of Globalisation Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is Culture?
Culture describes a system of shared meaning.
What is the culture of a place or a person made up by? (Give 5 examples)
lots of different parts including traditions, language, values, religion and leisure activities.
What is cultural diffusion?
Cultural diffusion is the spreading of a culture into another.
How does cultural diffusion happen?
Cultural diffusion happens as a result of globalisation through TNCs (transnational corporations), global media corporations, tourism and migration.
How do some communities see cultural diffusion?
Some communities see cultural diffusion as a threat if it means the loss of their own local culture. (E.g. The loss of tribal lifestyles in Papua New Guinea.)
What are the 3 causes of cultural diffusion?
- Migration
- Tourism
- TNCs
How does migration cause cultural diffusion?
- People moving to a new part of the world take their language, their customs and often their food with them.
Give an example of how migration can lead to cultural diffusion?
E.g. The rise of Indian cuisine in the UK is an example of Indian culture spreading from migrants to the UK.
How does tourism causes cultural diffusion?
When tourists visit a country, they expose that culture to their fashion, their food preferences and their way of life.
How does TNCs cause cultural diffusion?
Some communities see cultural diffusion as an opportunity because it can lead to increased foreign direct investment (FDI) in their country through the relocation of TNCs.
Give an example of how TNCs cause to cultural diffusion?
E.g. Disney and Netflix are global TNCs that spread aspects of American culture across the globe through their films and TV shows.
What is so important about cultural diffusion?
It is important to recognise that cultural diffusion is not just Western culture spreading.
What is happening in China?
- In China, the middle class is growing rapidly.
- As people gain more disposable income, their diets are changing to increasingly match those of the Western world.
What does a huge demand for meat cause?
It is causing an increase in deforestation as trees are cleared to use for cattle ranches.
When was china the biggest market for processed food?
In 2015
Which 2 foods are the most emissions-intensive food?
Beef and lamb
Why is beef and lamb the most emissions-intensive foods?
This is because of the methane produced by the animals.
What positive impact does the spread of western culture bring?
It brings more opportunities for disadvantages groups
Give an example of the spread of western culture creating opportunities for disadvantaged groups
- For example, the Paralympic movement. As a global culture of acceptance of people with disabilities spreads (particularly to emerging and developing countries), these groups are getting new opportunities.
- This growing acceptance of people with disabilities was seen in the London 2012 Paralympics, which sold out - the first Paralympic games to do so.
What is cultural erosion?
Cultural erosion involves a culture being worn away or even lost completely.
How many different cultural groups are in Papua Nea Guinea?
7,000
What did the report in 2014 say about Papua New Guinea’s tribal languages?
But a report in 2014 found that 1 in 4 of these languages was at risk of being lost forever.
What are the 3 things do anti-globlalisation groups campaign about?
- Against TNCs (avoiding tax)
- Against Child Labour
- Against environment damage
