Title: Cultural Imperialism Essay - 533 Words
Headings: Cultural Imperialism
Cultural Imperialism
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Content: Rothkopf predicts the inevitable merging of all the cultures under the common benefits originating from globalization once "they have realized that to compete in the global marketplace they must conform to the culture of that marketplace" The United States whose policies are evidently "the best model for the future" will lead this next step in civilization's evolution, all the while making sure that "if common values are being developed, they be the values with which Americans are comfortable." Rothkopf further states that it is in the US's best interest "to encourage the development of a world in which the fault lines separating nations are bridged by shared interest" ultimately leading to a more peaceful and tolerant future: " Globalization is a vital step toward both a more stable world and better lives for the people in it." Rothkopf, the former Deputy Undersecretary of the Commerce Department under the Clinton Administration and now the president of an international advisory...
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A Study of the Cultural Imperialism Theory Essay
...paper explores the validity of the Cultural Imperialism Theory which says the Western culture has dominated the cultures of developing Nations. It examines to what extent and how the Western world in the real sense has dominated the developing countries. The study further examined the means through which the developing countries are being dominated culturally by the Western culture. The paper further looked at both the negative and the positive effects of cultural imperialism. It concluded that though the western world is succeeding in eroding the culture of developing countries and Nigeria as a study, Nigeria as a Nation should put on some safety belt in safeguarding our heritage. INTRODUCTION Culture is the way of life of a set of people. It encompasses the knowledge, ideas, beliefs, values, standards, and sentiments prevalent in the group.