This document discusses how globalization has impacted cultures through the spread of popular culture worldwide. It provides examples of American products and culture that have spread globally, such as fast food franchises and sports. It also gives examples of non-American cultural aspects that have spread to the US, like Bollywood, anime, and Eastern religions. Both the pros and cons of this cultural diffusion through globalization are mentioned.

1. Globalization’s Impact
on Culture
Learning Goal: Evaluate how global interaction between East
and Southeast Asia and other regions have impacted cultures
in this region.

2. Learning Goal
 Question of the Day:
 How is this music video an example of globalization?
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0

3. Globalization of Popular
Culture
What are some examples of American products or American
culture that have spread to other parts of the world?
What are examples of products or cultural characteristics from
around the world that have spread to the United States or
become part of our everyday culture?

4. Globalization of Popular
Culture
America World World America

6. Retail/Fast Food Franchises
 Increased global trade
 Spread of American business
 McDonald’s
 KFC
 Wal-Mart

8. Global Sports
 Cultural Diffusion of baseball
 “America’s Favorite Pastime”
 Now popular in Japan
 International cooperation
 Olympics
 Athletes as ambassadors
OTHER GLOBAL SPORTS?

9. Reciprocal Exchange
 Cultural diffusion to
the United States
 Popularity of
 Bollywood
 Thai food
 Anime/Cartoons
 Sushi
 Japanese gardens
 Eastern Religion
 Buddhism

10. Globalization
Pros
 Cultural Diffusion
 International Cooperation
 Accessibility
Cons
 Loss of local cultures
 Westernization

11. Globalization or
Americanization?
 Is Globalization essentially Americanization? Why or
why not?
 Take 2 minutes to write down your ideas
 Next, take 2 minutes to discuss with a partner close to
you
 Revise your ideas and be prepared to share!