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Global Media Cultures By: Sir Paul College Faculty Culture is a way of life manifested through intangible objects and intangible ideas that we hold dearly, while Media Culture is a culture that emerge/d due to the proliferation of mass media; an intersection between media...

Global Media Cultures By: Sir Paul College Faculty Culture is a way of life manifested through intangible objects and intangible ideas that we hold dearly, while Media Culture is a culture that emerge/d due to the proliferation of mass media; an intersection between media and culture Culture refers to the ‘way of life’ on how we present ourselves, how do we make choices, how we relate to one another and how we pursue our aspirations, this way of life manifests in tangible objects e.g. clothes, buildings and other things that we create, collectively referred to as material culture, however this culture comes with an intangible ideas e.g. our beliefs , traditions and practices commonly referred as non-material culture  We learn culture from our homes and our communities through direct instruction from our parents or through observation and participation in community affairs (Cultural Socialization) However, when we go out and interact with other people who has a different culture we experience cultural exchange  For example we tend to interpret other culture through the use of our own framing ad tend to negotiate which aspect of culture using our own frame of mind aligns with our mission and vision, for some, they adopt certain values and practices of the new culture (acculturation) - to a lesser degree e.g. when we tend to a adopt new culture ONLY when we are in public spaces (accomodation) or in a larger degree, when we begin to resemble the people in the other group of culture (assimilation) Issues in Media Culture By: Sir Paul College Faculty In the age of globalization, there are a few issues identified: access, production and consumption, inclusion and participation, and cultural integrity  In the aspect of access, we should be looking at the the questions of: Who has the access to media? What are the backgrounds of those who can access media and not, Where can media be accessed? These set of questions creates a clear line of inequality in the society leading for an unequal distribution of information, updates and coordination Production and Consumption: What media contents are made available for consumption? Who decides what to produce and not to produce? What are the intentions for producing such content/s? As Servaes and Lie (2003) said, identity and consumption of media are interlinked — “You are what you consume”  For Inclusion and Participation, How are people represented in media? Are these portrayals empower or diminutive? Does the media promote a culture of dignity? Social Inclusion is part in the representation of media, in this way we give voices to those who are in need and power to those who ask for it Cultural Integrity, How does the media culture shape the inherent culture in the local sphere? How is culture framed in media? In the process of cultural hybridization, as Wang (2002, cited by Servaes and Lie 2003) are cultural products: a-culturised — without any substance associated with any culture, deculturalize — made to be appealing to global audiences by removing culture-specific elements, or reculturalised — given another cultural touch Globalization of Lifestyle By: Sir Paul College Faculty Lifestyle is defined as a multidimensional, pluralistic and crosscutting concept referring to the way we live our lives every day, as well as the factors influencing this process Global Population and Mobility By: Sir Paul College Faculty Global Cities: Central sites for advanced services and facilities of telecommunications which necessary for the execution and the management of global economic activities. In those sites, corporate headquarters temd to center, particularly companies that are operative in more than one country (Sassen, 2005) The Global City is the main physical and geographical playground of the globalizing forces: in this space of population concentration and mixing, the global flow of people, capital and ideas that are woven into daily lived experiences of its residents The idea of cosmopolitanism usually invokes pleasant images of travel, exploration, and worldly pursuit enjoyed by those who have benefited from globalization and who can, in some ways consider themselves “citizens of the world” (Steger, 2024) Globalization as a spatial phenomenon Globalization happens in physical spaces e.g. foreign investments, economic opportunities and human capital — move to cities. Globalization is spatial as it is based on places i.e., Paris as home of the Eiffel Tower or New York City as home of the stock market. In other words, global cities are integral to globalization as it is essential to these global cities General Characteristics of Global Cities - International, First-name Familiarity (Paris, France) - Active influence and participation in international events and world affairs i.e. UN Headquarters in NYC - A fairly large population - A major international airport that serves as an established hub for several international airlines - Presence of advanced transportation system that includes several freeways and/or large mass transit network offering multiple modes of transportation The Global City Index is consists of indicators and parameters used to determine and measure the categories of global cities and to what extent they function as global cities. Global Cities Index uses the following criteria across five (5) dimensions 1. Business Activity: presence of headquarters, services firms, number of international conferences, value of goods through ports and airports 2. Human Capital: Size of foreign-born population, quality of universities, number of international schools, international student population 3. Information exchange: accessibility of major TV news, number of international news bureaus 4. Cultural experiences: number of sporting events, museums, performing arts venues 5. Political engagement: number of embassies, consulates, international organization and political conferences Global Power City Index evaluates and ranks major cities of the world according to their magnetism or their comprehensive power to attract people, capital and enterprises around the world. In 2011, a report called “The Global Power City Index 2011” considered several functions: 1. Economy refers to market attractiveness, vitality, business environment, regulations and risks 2. Research and Development: refers to research background, readiness for accepting and supporting researches and its achievements 3. Cultural interaction: trendsetting potential, accommodation environment, dining and shopping, and volume of interaction 1. Livability: working environment, cost of living, security and safety 2. Environment: ecology, pollution, and natural environment 3. Accessibility: international transport infrastructure and inner city transportation infrastructure GUIDE QUESTIONS: 1. Does overpopulation have a positive effect on the economy? 2. How can we minimize overpopulation and extensive migration? 3. Should the government be held accountable for the lack of guidance in addressing overpopulation and the community’s lack of family planning?