Dynamics of local and global culture/ globalization of religion Flashcards
(14 cards)
3 perspectives on global
cultural flows
- Cultural Differentialism
- Cultural Hybridization
- Cultural Convergence
Emphasizes that cultures are essentially different and are superficially affected by global flows
Cultural Differentialism
Emphasizes the integration of local and global cultures
Cultural Hybridization
Globalization gives rise to hybrid
entities that are not global nor local. This is referred to as _____________
.
cultural hybrids
Interpretation of the global and local resulting in unique outcomes in different geographical areas
Glocalization
- Stresses homogeneity of cultures
- Cultures are deemed to be radically altered by strong flows
Cultural Convergence
Happens when one culture imposes itself on and destroys at least parts of another culture.
Cultural Imperialism
It is much more difficult to tie culture to a specific geographic point of origin
Deterritorialization
True or False: Media forms such as TV, radio, print media and even social media are tools to advocate religion
True
True or False: Religion does not challenge globalization
False
Religion challenges globalization
True or False: It is not difficult for religion to cope with values that accompany globalization (e.g. liberalization and rationalism)
False
It is difficult for religion to cope with values that accompany globalization (e.g. liberalization and rationalism)
Religion is anti-Rationalist and Religion is anti-Globalization
True
True or False: Globalization challenges Religion as
religion takes caution against the norms and values related to globalization - liberalization
True
True or False: Religion challenges Globalization as religion do not approve hybridizing effect of globalization
True
