Unit 9.6 - Globalized Culture Flashcards
Modernism
A rejection of tradition in favor of experimentation and uncertainty
Consumer Culture
A culture in which people are more focused on what they buy and own rather than where they live, their career, or their beliefs
Major Political Changes (2) that took place during the 20th century
Countries competed to a new level of deadly force and then became closer together, leading to the development of regional organizations like NAFTA and the EU and global associations like the UN and the WTO
How Albert Einstein changed social culture
He changed people’s understanding of physical reality
How Sigmund Freud changed social culture
He made developments in the field of psychology
How Jean-Paul Sartre changed social culture
He philosophized that nothing had meaning
How Picasso (through cubism) was influenced by the rapid changes of the 20th century
His art piece “Guernica” challenged the traditional perspective in visual arts
How the Harlem Renaissance’s art style in New York City was influenced by the rapid changes of the 20th century
The Harlem Renaissance was a rebirth in African American culture and the art of writers, poets, musicians (especially jazz) and social activists were all celebrated at this center of black culture and art
Why did English become the “second language” of the world and what happened as a result?
English became the second language of the world thanks to the British Empire’s influence and that of American movies, corporations, and research. As a result, with thousands of people learning English, many English-speaking corporations transferred their call centers to lower-wage countries like India and the Phillippines.
Popular Culture and how its spread
The culture of everyday people rather than the educated elite; it is spread through the radio, movies, and television, providing people with entertainment, education, and comfort.
Americanization
When more people over the world learn about the United States than Americans learn about the rest of the world
Throwaway Culture (in America)
The waste and pollution caused by a culture focused on newer, cheaper, and more disposable products
“_____ makes shopping a global affair as well.”
Online Commerce
“Sites such as Amazon and _____ (mostly in Asia) make a massive selection of items available.”
Alibaba
Examples (3) that illsutrate the global influence on pop culture
Indian musicals made in Bollywood are a blend of film styles, anime (Japanese animation) became mainstreamed into America, KPOP includes music that is sung by artists in a mix of Korean and English, and Reggae music is a combination of multiple music styles including jazz, rhythm, and blues.
