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Globalization: Homogeneity vs. Heterogeneity

This concept map summarizes how globalization can lead to either homogeneity or heterogeneity. Cultural imperialism examples that lead to homogeneity include Native American tribes being forced onto reservations and their language/culture being discouraged. Specific examples of cultural hybridization, which leads to heterogeneity, include Creole languages developing from a blend of languages and martial arts films adapting Asian culture for Western audiences.

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Globalization: Homogeneity vs. Heterogeneity

This concept map summarizes how globalization can lead to either homogeneity or heterogeneity. Cultural imperialism examples that lead to homogeneity include Native American tribes being forced onto reservations and their language/culture being discouraged. Specific examples of cultural hybridization, which leads to heterogeneity, include Creole languages developing from a blend of languages and martial arts films adapting Asian culture for Western audiences.

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Construct a Concept Map

Based the lesson Understanding Globalization, construct a concept map on how globalization is a process that increases either Homogeneity or
Heterogeneity. Give 3 specific examples each for Cultural Imperialism and Cultural Hybridization aside from what has been given in the
discussion/notes.

GLOBALIZATION

HOMOGENEITY HETEROGENEITY

CULTURAL
CULTURAL IMPERIALISM
HYBRIDIZATION

Glocalization Amalgamation
Creolization

Native North American tribes were forced onto reservations, the Creole languages, a new language developed from simplifying and
United States government dictated that children attend Christian blending different languages that come into contact with in
based boarding schools, they were taught to read and write English, particular population, at a specific point in time. For example,
and the use of their native language was discouraged and/ or Louisiana Creole which is a combination of African, French, and
forbidden.
SPECIFIC English languages.
EXAMPLES
The spread of McDonald’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Wal Mart
represents positive change as they bring jobs and relatively
Martial arts films in the United States that adapt traditional Asian
inexpensive goods to other nations, However, the rapid expansion
cultural elements to fit the tastes of the viewing public.
of these types of restaurants or stores also reflects a specific kind of
American culture that is shaped and dictated by corporations.

Techno, a type of electronic dance music, began in Detroit in the


The native tribe’s ownership of casinos on their land granted by
1980s and made its way around the world, from German Techno
federal laws. Other influences were guns, the spreading of small
to Melbourne Bounce.
pox, and the introduction of alcohol.

Bell, K. (n.d.). Cultural hybridization definition. Retrieved from https://sociologydictionary.org/cultural-hybridization/.


Cultural Imperialism - Sociology of Culture - iResearchNet. (2018, June 22). Retrieved from http://sociology.iresearchnet.com/sociology-of-culture/cultural-imperialism/.
Hayes, A. (2021, May 19). How Glocalization Works. Retrieved from https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/glocalization.asp.
What are some examples of cultural imperialism ... (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.mvorganizing.org/what-are-some-examples-of-cultural-imperialism/.

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