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What does the concept of McDonaldization refer to?
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?
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?
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?
What is the main critique of Samuel Huntington's theory?
What happens in cultural imperialism?
What happens in cultural imperialism?
What do Arjun Appadurai's 'Scapes' involve?
What do Arjun Appadurai's 'Scapes' involve?
What does John Tomlinson's idea of deterritorialization of culture suggest?
What does John Tomlinson's idea of deterritorialization of culture suggest?
Why is defining globalization considered a useless task by some academics?
Why is defining globalization considered a useless task by some academics?
According to Ritzer's 'The Globalization of Nothing,' what influences attitudes toward globalization?
According to Ritzer's 'The Globalization of Nothing,' what influences attitudes toward globalization?
What example is provided to illustrate the concept of liquidity?
What example is provided to illustrate the concept of liquidity?
In the context of global financial systems, what does porous national borders imply?
In the context of global financial systems, what does porous national borders imply?
What does media imperialism refer to?
What does media imperialism refer to?
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