Globalization and Cultural Values in Ethiopia PDF

Globalization and dynamics of social and cultural values. Competencies: after studying this lesson, you will be able to: ¾ Debate in the classroom on the effect of globalization as an agent cultural change. ¾ Respect humanity and indigenous knowledge. These are the words you should try to learn for...

Globalization and dynamics of social and cultural values. Competencies: after studying this lesson, you will be able to: ¾ Debate in the classroom on the effect of globalization as an agent cultural change. ¾ Respect humanity and indigenous knowledge. These are the words you should try to learn for this lesson Top five terms „ Cultural imperialism „ Technology „ Cultural invasion „ Indigenous culture „ Satellite TV Fetena.net : Ethiopian No\#1 Educational Resource GRADE 8 39 Social Studies Student Textbook Globalization Startup questions What do you understand by the word globalization? Identify the opportunities and challenges of globalization. Globalization refers to the increasing of interconnections among individuals across nations and their people. It refers to a remarkable exchange and sharing of information, culture, economic resources and technology which leads to strong interdependence among peoples of different nations of the world. The cultural dimension of globalization is seen in the presence of western entertainment and mass media. The influence of mass media especially entertainment channels leads to loss of local identities. Currently globalization is leading to cultural imperialism. In Ethiopia, currently domestic cultures are dominated by a host of additional cultural forms from abroad which are leading people with a confusing way of lifestyle options from which to choose. Different western based satellites Television (TV) programs which deliver most part of western cultural and entertainment products could negatively affect indigenous cultures of Ethiopia. Nowadays, individuals and groups are trying to annex their cultures with new global practices based on what they have seen from mass media worldwide. As a result, Ethiopian cultures and values are highly changing over time and becoming more dependent on western cultures. Over the years the youth have tried to be fashionable and exhibited clothing which is influenced to a large extent by foreign fashion in the wake of globalization. The extent of this influence affects the youth and the local fashion industry negatively. In addition, the youth have left the Ethiopian clothing style and they have been accustomed to western fashion trends. The European and the American influences have become so widespread and so invasive across almost every aspect such as; from education, religion, politics, social change and fashion with no exception. The youth should be proud of their cultures. Fetena.net : Ethiopian No\#1 Educational Resource GRADE 8 40 Social Studies Student Textbook Activity 2.1 A. Questions Based on Facts 1. Define the following terms a. Culture d. Language b. Material culture e. Religion c. Non material culture f. Humanrace 2. What is cultural diversity? 3. Explain the process of cultural development. B. Group discussion How the youth mitigate the effect of globalization on cultural change? Discuss in your groups and present your findings to your classmate.