The Americanization of Contemporary Society

The article discusses the negative impacts of globalization, particularly on cultures in developing countries. It begins by defining the concept of culture and its intersection with globalization. Cultural globalization is seen as a positive phenomenon as it connects different cultures worldwide, but it becomes problematic when one culture starts colonizing another to the point where it almost eradicates it. The article cites historical examples, such as the Spanish Conquest of the Inca Empire and the use of residential schools in Canada to assimilate Native Americans. The article also highlights the impact of technology and how it has facilitated the integration of Western ideology into non-Western cultures. The authors argue that countries should embrace globalization and liberalization while maintaining specific controls, but this can be countered by the fact that in the past, federal governments have taken this power and caused great upheaval in their countries. Lastly, the article examines the increasingly prevalent and alarming notion of modern Americanization and how its problematic nature can be mitigated to build a path forward for more equitable and sustainable globalization