Global Culture

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A universal culture represents the aggregation of histories, traditions, symbols, connections, languages, religions, states, and destinies shared by the people of the world who possess the same national identity. The result of such globalization may push beyond national identities and move toward the ultimate formation of international identities. A global culture’s influences dramatically affect not only our outward appearance, but even more importantly, the ways in which we think and act as global citizens. Although many experts may insist on the impossibility or undesirability of this globalization, there are compelling arguments to support this internationalization of the world’s future. Anthony Smith’s notion of a global culture addresses positive and negative aspects of a global culture. Nonetheless, undeniably, the emergence of a global culture can make a huge impact and improve the world by spreading cultural diffusion, eliminating wars, and improving lives around the globe.
Our planet continues to evolve towards a global culture. This is occurring because of the phenomenon of cultural diffusion—the spreading of values across cultures (Urban Dictionary). Nations have influenced each other through trade, business, travel, and war. Today, populations settle around the world and as a result, world cultures are mixing through various ethnicities, religions and nationalities. Cultural diffusion has increased with the advancement of transportation, technology, and communication. These demographic shifts are increasing the rate of cultural diffusion. Some of the forces propelling cultural diffusion include electronic communication, the mass media, the Internet, international businesses, and the United Nations. The propagation of...

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Many are dubious concerning the proliferation of a global culture and express concerns about what the world would look like under those circumstances. Yet, as the world continues to evolve into a globalized society, the result will be a unique, global culture. As such, our world will likely be improved significantly. The globe will no longer be divided. Rather, as our cultures intertwine and interact with each other due to globalization, nations of the world will come together as one. This unity will lead to cooperation among nations. Borders will become less obstructive and nationalities will merge. A global culture will allow us to set aside our differences and to focus on working together on the single, common goal of human happiness. Ultimately, as globalization evolves, a global culture will follow, along with the offer to all people of a better tomorrow.

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