7.4c Flashcards
Cultural Power
How appealing a nations way of life is, and how attractive its values and ideology are to others. Often exercised through film, arts and food
Example of Cultural power
Disney is a worldwide brand
What are the 4 pillar of power
Military, political, cultural, resources
Superpower status at top and economic at bottom
What type of power is cultural power
Soft
Where are 12 of the top brands from in 2015
USA, two from Germany and each one from japan or SK
Why is the origins of top 12 brands important
cultural impact on global consumers
Criticism of TNC effect on consumers
put consumerism on a pedestal, suggestions brand makes person, says something about them and identity. Encourages culture of capitalism and attainment of wealth above everything else
What is westernisation
Spread of art, food and media from Europe and USA
Glocalisation
Adaptation of international products around particularities of a local cultural in which they are sold
Example of glocalisation
McDondals chafing their menu to suit needs of local people
Top six global media TNCs
All USA origin
Effect of top global media from USA
Gives USA ability to constantly reinforce its cultural message and values, often is very subtle ways