Globalisation's Impact on Identity

Study Notes

Cultural Defence: People defend their traditions and culture when they feel threatened by globalisation. This can manifest as protecting languages or celebrating local festivals.
Example (Cultural Defence): Resisting the dominance of English to preserve local languages.
Hybrid Identities: Mixing elements of different cultures creates new identities. This might involve wearing traditional clothes but using slang from another culture.
Example (Hybrid Identities): Wearing traditional clothing but using social media from another culture.
Homogenisation of Identities: Globalisation can lead to people becoming more similar in appearance and behaviour, as they adopt similar brands, movies, and apps.
Example (Homogenisation of Identities): Wearing the same brands or watching the same TV shows globally.

Cultural Diversity: Different cultures existing and being celebrated together in one place can bring positive experiences, allowing for access to new food, festivals and ideas.
Potential Tension: Understanding and accepting cultural differences is crucial to prevent tension.
Multiculturalism: Encouraging different cultures to live together peacefully can enrich societies. This can be achieved by recognising and respecting each culture equally, but can be challenging if some cultures aren't seen as prominent.
Example (Multiculturalism): Celebrating holidays of all cultures in schools equally.
Global Culture: Sharing similar music, fashion, and technology can create global connections, but can also diminish local traditions.
Example (Global Culture): Popular TV shows being the same everywhere creating global connectedness but diminishing local stories and traditions.