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?

Portrayal of Muslims as prone to violence Signup and view all the answers

What happens in cultural imperialism?

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

What do Arjun Appadurai's 'Scapes' involve?

Radical alteration of cultures by strong flows Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Globalization is constantly changing and has a shifting nature. Signup and view all the answers

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

Whether one gains or loses from it. Signup and view all the answers

What example is provided to illustrate the concept of liquidity?

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

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

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

What does media imperialism refer to?

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

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What does the concept of McDonaldization refer to?

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

Which concept emphasizes the integration of local and global cultures?

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

What happens in cultural imperialism?

What do Arjun Appadurai's 'Scapes' involve?

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

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

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

What example is provided to illustrate the concept of liquidity?

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

What does media imperialism refer to?

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