Globalization: Culture and Power

Globalization : culture and Power

Globalization or is it something else

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29-07-2010

Mass communication has spread far and wide . Its impact has been tremendous in today 's world . The world has converged at one point . The east and the west have become one through the culture of speedy communication . Yet there are a few who term this integration of the east and the west as a conspiracy of the west . According to them , West is trying to control the entire world through its communication network The challenge is to

manage globalization for the benefit of all . Let us see how true this is

What is globalization

Globalization is a universal phenomenon that began its movement after the industrial Revolution took place . But it started to gain pace at a rapid speed after the Second World War and is now almost uncontrollable Almost in every field we see people moving closer to each other . Matters of hours are now reducing to seconds or even nano seconds at times Whether it be politics , social work , health , education or science , the world is shrinking . Even the restaurants are globalized . Take for example Mac Donald 's or KFC for that matter . Mobile companies are globalized . It is true that communication whether it be print or electronic , has played a significant role in spreading awareness and building pressure

Global communication has produced a mixed impact . On one hand it has encouraged globalism while on the other hand it has given rise to nationalism , regionalism...