What is culture?

According to E.B. Taylor, culture is defined as: “that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society."

WHat is Globalization?

Globalization is defined as: "the process of international integration arising from the interchange of world views, products, ideas and other aspects of culture."

Positive Cultural Effects of Globalization:

• Allows self-representation and information sharing on a whole new level
• Allow cultures a distinctive voice to promote awareness and provide public knowledge and understanding of their stories and identities
• Creates an urge of preservation for the unique cultures to reinforce and keep cultural traditions

Negative cultural effects of globalization

• Western culture is absorbing minority cultures, along with traditions, eradicating cultural diversity in the world
• Causes misrepresentation, stereotyping and the risk of loss of cultural and intellectual property rights
• Greater access to commercial media and products can "drown out" local cultural influences