Cultural homogenization and hybridization

Question 1

cultural homogenization meaning

Answer 1

Is the reduction in cultural diversity from popularisation of cultural symbols of physical products values , customs and ideas

Question 2

cultural hybridization

Answer 2

Mixing or blending of different cultural traits and elements of different cultures and the consequent emergence of a unique culture e.g language

Question 3

How has cultural diffusion lead to a resurgance in native languages

Answer 3

Increased awareness

lead to cultural pride and identity

media and tech

tourism and cultural promotion

Question 4

How do changes in language content published on internet show evidence of cultural homogenization

Answer 4

Dominance of few language sas all content in one of them languages

globalisation of media in certain main languages leads to them becoming dominant

Standardization of online language to attract more of a audience

Question 5

How do changes in language content published on internet show evidence of cultural hybridization

Answer 5

Allows cross culture collaboration internet facilitates this as people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds can lead t many people working on a project together and blending

Content niche communities- internet allows niche communities that can preserve or develop there own language and cultural references . Communities are often a blend of global and local interests

transnational diaspora- online spaces provide areas for communities of people to produce content which is a fuse of their own culture and the culture they reside in

Question 6

Papua New Guinea how was economic growth accelerated

Answer 6

exploits of gold and timber

Question 7

How many tribes in Papua New Guinea

Answer 7

Home to around 312 different tribes, Papua New Guinea offers rich and fascinating cultural traditions to explore.

Question 8

What are the main languages in Papua New Guinea and how is speaking English a good and a bad thing in Papua new guinea

Answer 8

Its good to speak English or Hybris as opens more economic opportunities

Bad to speak English or Hybrid as can lose culture and way of life

Question 9

Cultural diffusion positives

Answer 9

Best bits of cultures are shared and enjoyed

freedom no longer confined to postcode culture can experience culture from anywhere

New opportunities for disadvantaged minorities(e.g FIFA)

Cultural Darwinism westernisation dominates as works the best

Often culture hast become homogenised but hybrid so not damaging retains parts of local culture

Question 10

Cultural diffusion negatives

Answer 10

Cultural Erosion – loss of language, traditions and way of
life – loss of diversity

Western values clash dramatically with certain cultures
and regions leading to tension and violence

Western views on liberalism and food can lead to
problems with sexualisation of people (and sex crimes)
and obesity

Tension likely between young people (more likely to
accept western values through social media etc.) and
older generations – Arab Spring Riots

Inequality in vulnerability to cultural erosion: Loss of
cultural landscape and heritage in LICs as they have less
capacity to protect them (UNESCO help) whereas HICs
protect them (UK has 400,000 listed buildings, 20,000
monuments and 40 historic battlefields)

Western democracy clashes with more authoritarian
regimes who feel threatened – can increase political
radicalisation and nationalism

Nations may isolate themselves and cut themselves of to
protect culture and identity (nationalism and North
Korea)