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.
Useful Link
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?
Using your text book and the IBDP Geography textbook by Nagle and Cooke (pages 374-375), 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?
Useful Resources
Libraries - Cultural Imperialism - Question 1
Geography Course Companion by Nagle and Cooke - Pages 374-375 - Question 2
Activity Two - Detailed Example
You now know what cultural imperialism is and how it works. But how are we influenced by cultural imperialism?
Read the first article below and outline how the British are still influencing Indian culture today.
Using perplexity.ai, ask how specifically the British culture is influencing Indian culture today. Try to be specific.
Cultural imperialism is not a one way valve and it can lead to the growth of diaspora and influence on the country of origin. Using the second link in the 'Useful Resources' box, make notes on how Indian culture is having an influence on the British culture today.
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