Global Media and Westernization Concepts
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Global Media and Westernization Concepts

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What does the concept of McDonaldization refer to?

  • The interaction of different civilizations leading to clashes
  • The integration of local and global cultures
  • The dominance of Western society by fast food restaurant principles (correct)
  • The portrayal of Muslims as prone to violence

    • According to Samuel Huntington's theory, what would the increasing interaction among different civilizations lead to?

  • Intense clashes (correct)
  • Cultural convergence
  • Homogeneity introduced by globalization
  • Cultural hybridization

    • Which concept emphasizes the integration of local and global cultures?

  • Cultural hybridization (correct)
  • Cultural imperialism
  • Cultural convergence
  • Media imperialism

    • What is the main critique of Samuel Huntington's theory?

    <p>Portrayal of Muslims as prone to violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in cultural imperialism?

    <p>Imposition of one culture on another, tending to destroy parts of it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Arjun Appadurai's 'Scapes' involve?

    <p>Radical alteration of cultures by strong flows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does John Tomlinson's idea of deterritorialization of culture suggest?

    <p>Culture is no longer tied to a specific geographic location.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is defining globalization considered a useless task by some academics?

    <p>Globalization is constantly changing and has a shifting nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Ritzer's 'The Globalization of Nothing,' what influences attitudes toward globalization?

    <p>Whether one gains or loses from it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What example is provided to illustrate the concept of liquidity?

    <p>Liquids are difficult to stop and can melt what stands in their path.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of global financial systems, what does porous national borders imply?

    <p>Financial crises can spill over to other regions due to interconnectedness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does media imperialism refer to?

    <p>Dominance of certain media outlets like Al-Jazeera and Bollywood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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