Globalization

Globalization is when the cultural differences become minimized from place to place. The cultural behaviors of one country can start to be less noticeable, which can be a result of technological advances, trade, or through communication.

Globalization can occur through cultural imperialism, which is the dominance of one country over another through the use of media. An example of this would be the United States film industry.  The United States is dominating in the film industry; films that are made in the United States are not only shown in the US, but around the world. On average these films do very well in the foreign markets, with profits usually doubling the profits made in the US.  Through watching US film people from different cultures will start to adapt their behavior to the behaviors seen in US films; if this takes place globalization has occurred through cultural imperialism.