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Forces Overpowering Cultural Boundaries

Forces Overpowering Cultural Boundaries. The Hegemony of the English Language English as the language of business and media drives out minority languages. Western Imagery and Ideals Fading Religious Identification and Affinity Spiritualism and Secularism

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Forces Overpowering Cultural Boundaries

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  1. Forces Overpowering Cultural Boundaries • The Hegemony of the English Language • English as the language of business and media drives out minority languages. • Western Imagery and Ideals • Fading Religious Identification and Affinity • Spiritualism and Secularism • Accelerating Cultural Homogenization * • Weakened cultural traditions and import of foreign ideas, services, and goods drive new norms • Heavily influenced by Western/ U.S. culture and commoditization • The Advent of a Mono-Culture • Pace of Cultural Synchronization/ Convergence Ascendant Culture of Capitalism • Power of Multinational News and Entertainment Venues • “flow of information” (both ideas and attitudes) is dominated by large companies based in wealthy, western countries that promotes a mono-culture • Ramadan rituals & satellite channels • Global Connectivities • People Movement; Growing linkages of all with all

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