Globalized Culture
Unit 9: c. 1900-Present
Main Ideas:
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Popular culture, arts, entertainment, and consumerism (mostly from the US) spread throughout the world
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Many people opposed economic & cultural globalization
Cultural Globalization
Western Culture Generally Spread Throughout the World
Key Ideas:
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Popular culture, arts, entertainment, and consumerism (mostly from the US) spread throughout the world
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Many American companies (McDonalds, Burger King, Domino's, CocaCola, etc.) have spread their influence throughout the world
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In contrast, not many foreign companies have a significant influence in the US
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American music has also spread throughout the world
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Latin American music has also become really popular
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Many people opposed this economic & cultural globalization
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Many people preferred local companies instead of American companies
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Facebook is banned in China, so China has its own social media company called Weibo
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