Online blog writing assignment 2 / Cultural Globalization / Jiwon Park(박지원

 - Definition: 

Globalization refers to the multidimensional, accelerated, and interconnected organization of space and time across national borders. Culture refers to the shared beliefs, values, practices, and symbols that shape the way people understand and interact with the world around them.


- Summary: 

Globalization and culture are deeply intertwined, as globalization can both facilitate and challenge cultural exchange, diversity, and identity. For example, globalization can lead to the spread of cultural products, such as music, movies, and fashion, across borders, but it can also lead to the homogenization or hybridization of cultures. Moreover, globalization can create new forms of cultural identity and resistance, as people seek to assert their local, national, or transnational identities in the face of global forces.


- Interesting points: 

This article highlights several interesting points related to the 

relationship between culture and globalization, including:

 1. The development of a global political culture that works to hold the nation-state in stasis, and the tension between this culture and the universalization of nationally contained models of democracy and the "civil societalization" of governance structures.

  2. The role of borders in the global knowledge economy and the networked society, and the challenges and opportunities this poses for cultural exchange and diversity.

  3. The impact of globalization on cultural production, consumption, and circulation, and the ways in which this can both empower and marginalize different cultural groups.


- Questions:

  - How can we balance the benefits and drawbacks of cultural globalization, and ensure that cultural exchange and diversity are valued and protected?

  - What are the implications of a global political culture for the autonomy and sovereignty of nation-states, and how can we address the dilemmas that arise from this tension?

  - How can we promote cultural exchange and dialogue across borders, while also respecting the unique histories, traditions, and identities of different cultural groups?

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