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The producer and receiver are the two extremes of the media
spectrum; to be successful, one must participate in both. Globalization and
the media are used by Western countries to propagate their culture; yet,
countries with a stronger link to their culture due to history and tradition
oppose integration. Despite its acknowledgement and impact throughout time,
these countries' opposition thwarts the realization of cultural imperialism. Also,
the shift is dependent on the individuals who receive it; if they have more
entrenched views, it is unlikely to be broken.National identity is difficult to alter
only via the use of media; it needs a number of elements to be considered
before it can be achieved. Furthermore, media and globalization are not the
product of imperialism; rather, they are a kind of self-determination in which a
country builds its culture via the use of media. They contribute to the
enhancement and spread of national culture by integrating elements from
many cultures to create a better version of it. People prefer to search for
alternatives when a country does not manufacture quality items, thus they turn
to Western products that are more comparable. To compete, they must
develop better or equivalent quality products.