GGRA02H3 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Walter Benjamin, Edward Said, Soltyrei
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Associated with the terms integrated world and translocation . Globalization has led to homogeneity as the world has become increasingly. Americanized: ex: english can be spoken anywhere in this world. In that sense, culture and identity is lost. Some culture, languages, and customs are held up to a higher esteem: ex: america is the best donald trump. In this global world, there is uneven development: ex: low wages in one country, high in others. Think about the role of corporations and states that has made such a differentiated world. If you were to open up instagram or facebook, you are seeing a global view of the world in one page. Another example is the food you eat: reflect upon the culinary movement through time and space in which different foods from various countries have become a norm on your everyday menus.
