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cultures of the world. Posing question such as could culture imperialism smother
individual cultures throughout the world?
Can globalization carouse culture clashes?
Does globalization promote a smooth running of juxtaposition of cultures?
We can see from the very first chapter of (DD100 A globalizing World) the
difference opinions from the four reads p11 2.2 Interpreting globalization, here we
read four views on globalization.
Source Hutton W “The State to Come “(1997, p.55)
In the first read Hutton paints a pessimistic view of globalization as a form of
homogenization of cultures. Where cultures are coming under threaten and are in
danger of being choked by the highbred Americanization and it’s for thirst for
global power. Culturalism imperial manipulated cultures of the world. Dominating
culture that is to kick other cultures throughout the world onto the touch lines and
substitute for their own used. The danger of being cultured by Popeye the sailor
man with a can of Monsanto genetic modified spinach is becoming a real threat.
Hutton makes reference to the blue jeans that most of world wares and has
become acceptable dress for work and leisure. In most societies throughout world
wear blue jeans that is an Icon of clothing associated with Americanization
culturalism imperial. It could be argued that culture imperialism could smoother
individual cultures throughout the world.
B. For year ending 29 June 1997 (Phillips, 1997, p30) Source Sparks, 1998 Table 6.1, p.116