What is the relation between culture and globalization?--FAN XINRU


summary

The article elaborates on the definition and reflection of cultural globalization, starting from the respective definitions of globalization and culture, in order to analyze and interpret the relationship between culture and globalization.

At the beginning of the article, the author first discusses that globalization is a multi-faceted process that occurs simultaneously in the fields of economy, politics, technological development, and culture. Globalization is therefore understood as a universal process of enhancing connections.

Culture is considered an inherent component of globalization, but its impact on other fields is still relatively unclear. The exploration of culture is mainly based on the functional aspect, that is, what the meaning of culture is. However, the main question in research on cultural globalization is: what kind of shape is being presented. The author has limited the analysis to the shallow issue of global distribution of cultural products in the article, and instead viewed globalization from a longer historical context. The article provides many examples of cultural and globalization perceptions across different historical backgrounds, regions, ethnicities, and countries, as well as under the influence of different religions. The article also discusses another more adaptable way to understand the relationship between culture and globalization. This approach is not based on a macro analysis of globalization, but rather a shift towards understanding the impact of globalization in specific regions. The concept of de trialism is also introduced to break free from the cultural constraints imposed by the local environment. This concept of de trialism refers to integrating distant events, processes, and relationships into our daily lives. This increase in experiential dimension will weaken the local uniqueness and influence of modern culture.

In the analysis of global culture, the author believes that one of the main challenges is accepting remote media to shape our way of life and our values. Finally, the article explores cosmopolitanism and cultural identity, explaining and attempting to reconcile cultural differences with the broader values of the global human community. In other discussions about the attribution of cultural globalization, various controversies continue to emerge, so we also need more flexible cultural concepts than currently available, and thus gain a deeper understanding of cultural globalization.


Interesting points

pointsThe article mentions the manifestation of "deindustrialization" in globalization, which can occur frequently and frequently in our daily lives. For example, we can purchase videos from all over the world in our own country and region, enjoy unique cuisine from other parts of the world within reach of our doorstep, and use modern communication technology to communicate with people thousands of miles away. The statement used here in the article is a very concrete example that can make everyone empathize and have a close understanding of the globalization definition of deindustrialization combined with their own experience.


ponder over

Regarding cultural globalization, as a nation and nation, how should we actively integrate into the trend of cultural globalization while maintaining the uniqueness of our national culture? How to demonstrate more cultural confidence in cultural input and integration? I think this is a question worth pondering and exploring in the context of cultural globalization.

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