Online blog writing assignment 2 / Cultural Globalization ZHANG ZEHUA

Globalization is a multi-dimensional process that occurs simultaneously in the economic, political, technological development (especially media and communication technology), environmental changes and cultural fields. It is a complex, accelerated, global interconnected integration process and is the core of the modern world. A rapidly growing and increasingly dense network of interconnections and interdependencies in physical, social, economic, and cultural life. Globalization is a broad and increasingly interconnected process, and it helps to remember its multidimensional complexity.

Cultural globalization is not a culture based on the division of land territories, but a culture based on human subjects as the cultural subject. Every country's culture is a response to the challenges it creates. In other words, the living environment of each nation plays an important role in the emergence and development of its culture. Exchanges and interactions between different cultures strengthen cultural integration. For example, Western pop music and movies are widely spread and appreciated around the world, while also absorbing cultural elements from other regions. Cultural globalization may also lead to cultural conflicts, resulting in conflicts and frictions between different cultures. For example, differences in religious beliefs and values may trigger cultural conflicts. But some cultures have been marginalized or disappeared in globalization, while other cultures have received more attention and importance due to their attractiveness and market demand.

Cultural globalization not only provides opportunities for exchanges and interactions between different cultures, but also brings challenges and difficulties. In the process of globalization, it is necessary to balance the interests and needs of different cultures and achieve cultural diversity and inclusiveness.

For example, Mulan is an example of cultural globalization. This is a film released by Disney in the summer of 1998. It shows American cultural concepts and the process of competing for Chinese cultural resources by borrowing Chinese legends. This film expresses national pride and cherishing traditional culture through Mulan's struggle.

I think some good cultures are worth learning from around the world. For example, Kong Rong Rang Pear in China. It tells the story of Kong Rong who knew how to give big pears to his brother when he was a child, and taught children how to abide by public order and good customs.

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How to protect traditional culture in the context of globalization？

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