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:

1. 1. 1. What is cultural imperialism?

      2. 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.

      3. 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? 

1. Read the first article below and outline how the British are still influencing Indian culture today.

2. Using perplexity.ai, ask how specifically the British culture is influencing Indian culture today. Try to be specific. 

3. 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.

Useful Resource

The Times of India - Are we Indians still so British? 

Grant Thornton - India in the UK - Pages 9-11