002 - Cultural Imperialism
Geographic Knowledge and Understanding
The effects of global interactions on cultural diversity in different places:
- the diffusion of cultural traits, and cultural imperialism.
Concepts
The processes associated with the definition and diffusion of cultural traits have the power to influence and change places.
Aims
To have knowledge and understanding of cultural imperialism.
Key Terminology
Cultural Imperialism
Define the key term above by using the 'Useful Link' below.
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Activity One - Comprehension
Cultural imperialism is ultimately how a dominant country's culture is able to exert its influence over another country's culture. By the nature of its name cultural imperialism is often synonymous with empire building although today it is less to do with the expansion of land ownership and more to do with the influence that dominant cultures have over others. It is often evident in what we wear, eat, watch, buy, etc, but how clear is this global process and what impact does it have? Using the prezi below and make notes on the following:
What is cultural imperialism?
How does it happen?
Activity Two - Detailed Example
You now know what cultural imperialism is and how it works. But how are we influenced by cultural imperialism?
Using your text book and the IBDP Geography textbook by Nagle and Cooke, explain how language, tourism, global brands, the media and democracy are all processes that allow cultural imperialism to occur.
What are the criticisms of cultural imperialism?
Read the article below and make notes on how French food has been impacted by the USA.
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Exam Style Question
To what extent do digital technologies influence the diffusion of cultural traits. [16]
This lesson was development in collaboration with Richard Allaway from geographyalltheway. For more resources please visit www.geographyalltheway.com