Americanization and the planetary spread of ethnic conflict: the globalization trap
In contrast to mainstream, conventional view of globalisation as a force for ‘good’, the article argues that the current form of cultural globalization needs to be conceptualised as synonymous with Americanization. As a form of cultural replacement and destruction of world cultures, globalization ha...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
2021-12-01
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| Series: | Mural Internacional |
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| Online Access: | https://www.e-publicacoes.uerj.br/index.php/muralinternacional/article/view/64412 |
| Summary: | In contrast to mainstream, conventional view of globalisation as a force for ‘good’, the article argues that the current form of cultural globalization needs to be conceptualised as synonymous with Americanization. As a form of cultural replacement and destruction of world cultures, globalization has engendered conflict on a series of levels. Because the process is one-way and unidirectional, the result is anything but the fusion between nations and amalgamation of ethnic groups. Contrary to the gospel preached by the evangelists of unrestrained globalization, the imposition of more and more American mass products and cultural icons means less and less possibilities for direct inter-ethnic encounter, communication and mutual understanding among nations. In its current form, globalization means conflict and, ultimately, international conflict. |
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| ISSN: | 2446-6182 2177-7314 |