Cultural GLOBALISATION

Question 1

What is cultural globalisation?

Answer 1

Global media & communications, travel & tourism & world sport creates a world community.

Question 2

Give 3 examples of cultural globalisation.

Answer 2

Global Consumerism

World Sport

International Tourism

Question 3

Give an example of how WORLDWIDE COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION SYSTEMS are examples of cultural globalisation.

Answer 3

The internet

Question 4

Give an example of how global consumerism is an example of cultural globalisation.

Answer 4

Online shopping ie Amazon

Question 5

Give an example of how cosmopolitan lifestyles is an example of cultural globalisation.

Answer 5

White rastafarians

Question 6

Give an example of how world sport is an example of cultural globalisation.

Answer 6

Olympics

Question 7

Give an example of how international tourism is an example of cultural globalisation.

Answer 7

Package holidays

Question 8

PROGRESS Since 1970

What are 2 examples of new cultural globalisation?

Answer 8

Popularity of ‘ethnic’ foods & fashion in western countries.

Brands like Hello Kitty & Pokemon are staples of western childhood.

Question 9

PROGRESS Since 1970

How do other countries view Western (American) culture?

Answer 9

Some welcome it, but others actively resist it.

Question 10

EVENTS Affecting Globalisation

Which events affected cultural globalisation?
What was the impact?

Answer 10

9/11 slowed the process down.

Some argue it reversed cultural globalisation to some extent by raising suspicion.