Blogging through Media Trends and Globalization (2025)

  “What is the relation between politics and globalization?”—— weiyuxin The relationship between culture and globalization is one of the most defining dynamics of the 21st century. Globalization, the process of increased interconnectedness and integration among countries, acts as a powerful catalyst that simultaneously enriches and threatens the world's cultural landscape. This relationship is not a simple one of domination and submission, but a complex interplay of homogenization, hybridization, and revitalization. 1. Cultural Exchange and Hybridization On one hand, globalization has dismantled barriers to cultural exchange, creating unprecedented access to the world's diversity. The internet, social media, and streaming platforms have functioned as a global conduit, allowing K-pop from South Korea, anime from Japan, and Hollywood blockbusters from the United States to reach every corner of the planet. This has led to a vibrant process of cultural hybridization, where differen...

  What Is Globalization? —— weiyuxin Globalization is the process of intensified global interconnectedness and interdependence across economic, cultural, and technological spheres. It manifests through the free flow of goods, services, capital, technology, and people across national borders, fundamentally reshaping international relations and daily life. This integration is primarily driven by advances in transportation and digital communication technologies, alongside policies promoting trade liberalization and international cooperation. The impacts of globalization present a complex duality of benefits and challenges. On one hand, it has stimulated economic growth, facilitated technology transfer, and fostered cultural exchange on an unprecedented scale. On the other hand, it has exacerbated inequality between and within nations, triggered cultural homogenization concerns, and created systemic vulnerabilities through interconnected financial and supply networks. In conclusion, gl...

1.Summary of the Reading  In  “Political Globalization,”  Gerard Delanty and Chris Rumford argue that the relationship between globalization and politics is complex, contested, and dynamic rather than a simple shift from national to global authority. They define globalization as the accelerated and interconnected organization of space and time across national borders, which has transformed how political power is exercised and distributed. Rather than viewing globalization as a process that causes the decline or disappearance of the nation-state, the authors contend that political globalization should be understood as a relational tension between expanding interconnectedness and persistent territorial authority. They identify three major forces shaping contemporary political globalization: global geopolitics, global normative culture, and polycentric networks.   The first dimension, global geopolitics, refers to the rise of democratic nation-states as the dominan...

  1. Summary Culture and globalization are closely connected. Globalization allows people, ideas, and traditions to move freely across borders through technology, travel, and communication. This creates opportunities for cultural exchange — for example, the global popularity of K-pop, Hollywood movies, or international cuisine. However, globalization can also cause cultural homogenization , where unique local traditions and languages are replaced by dominant global trends. Still, many cultures adapt creatively, mixing global and local elements to form new, hybrid identities. 2. What Interested Me What fascinates me most is how globalization makes the world both bigger and smaller at the same time . It’s amazing that I can listen to music from Korea, wear sneakers designed in the U.S., and eat sushi made by a local chef — all in one day. Yet, I sometimes wonder if this global lifestyle makes every city feel a little too similar. The tension between connection and loss of uniq...

    1. Summary I believe globalization is the process by which countries around the world are becoming increasingly interconnected. In the past, we might have relied on books or television to understand foreign cultures, but now through the internet, social media, movies, and music, we can easily access cultures from around the world. For example, Hollywood movies from the United States, K-pop from South Korea, anime from Japan, and short video content from China are all popular worldwide, with people watching, listening to, and imitating them. One could say that globalization has accelerated the spread of culture and made it easier for us to understand the lifestyles and values of different countries. But globalization has also brought some problems. For example, Western culture, particularly English culture, holds significant influence, with many young people following Western aesthetics and values in various places. Local cultures are instead overlooked and even considered ...

 1. Summary This article proposes a three-dimensional framework for understanding political globalisation through the following three points. Firstly, global geopolitics: globalisation has not led to the demise of nation-states but has instead catalysed their formal transformation. Democratic systems have proliferated globally, yet this has not resulted in homogenisation but rather fostered diverse political cultures. Although the United States is a superpower, it has been unable to establish unipolar hegemony; the global power structure exhibits a multi-centred competitive landscape. Secondly, global normative culture: issues such as human rights, the environment, and sustainable development constitute a global normative system transcending national frameworks. This culture is not only advanced by international organisations but also widely embraced through dissemination in the global public sphere, becoming a new source of political legitimacy. Finally, the polycentric network: t...

 1.Summary -This article explains how globalization has been politically realized and historically discussed. It details how globalization has progressed in connection with politics by synthesizing the arguments of various scholars on how they explain this phenomenon. Although globalization shows a positive outlook with the potential for new emancipatory possibilities, scholars have focused on the characteristics and prospects of political globalizationbecause the argument that it can lead to various problems, such as the loss of autonomy and the fragmentation of the social world, is prevalent. Political globalization is broadly divided into three dimensions: the geopolitics of global power, global normative culture, and polycentric networks. Each of these possesses its own blind spots, ultimately suggesting that they can become the root cause of conflict among various nations or groups with differing cultures. 2.Interesting points -Having taken classes and consumed media, I've enc...

1. Summary Culture and globalization influence each other in many ways. As globalization connects societies more closely, cultural elements such as music, food, and communication styles move across borders. At the same time, culture shapes how globalization works because cultural choices express meaning and identity, not just economic needs. According to John Tomlinson’s  Globalization and Culture , globalization is a multidimensional process of global connectivity that transforms everyday cultural experiences, while cultural practices themselves help generate this process. In addition, Gerard Delanty and Chris Rumford in  Political Globalization  explain that globalization also includes political aspects, as global communication and human-rights norms begin to influence national politics. This shows that culture and politics are strongly connected in global society. Overall, the relationship between culture and globalization is complex because each continuously affects t...

Summary The author views globalization not as a process where the economy destroys culture, but as a process where media detaches culture from its place of origin. People often think globalization is about large corporations homogenizing culture to make money, but the author argues that cultural desire is actually the engine that moves the global market. The first main argument is ‘deterritorialization.’ The author views globalization as not homogenizing or eliminating culture, but as separating culture from its original territory. I once had an experience abroad where K-pop was playing in a restaurant, and foreigners sitting next to me were singing along. Like this, the phenomenon of K-pop being consumed worldwide, beyond Korea, can be seen as an example of deterritorialization. The second is a ‘critique of cultural imperialism.’ Cultural imperialism is the claim that Western culture, like McDonald’s or Hollywood movies, occupies the world and kills the unique cultures of other nation...

 1) Summary In this class, we learned about the theory of cultural dimensions. We compared different countries culturally and quantified those differences to understand how diverse cultures can be. In particular, we compared Korea and China. Although both are Asian countries, we found that sometimes their cultural values differ significantly, while at other times, they are quite similar. This would likely be the same if we compared Korea with European or American cultures. Every country has its own cultural identity, and globalization allows these cultures to be shared while giving each nation the freedom to selectively adopt aspects of others. For instance, a country with a strong individualistic culture may encounter collectivist values and either accept or reject them. As globalization continues, various cultural changes occur around the world. The impact of globalization on culture can be viewed both positively and negatively. On the positive side, countries and regions can i...

1. Summarize This week, the reading "Political Globalization" by Delanty and Rumford give a really interesting way to understand this topic. It’s not just one thing. They say political globalization is a "tension" between three big processes that are all happening at the same time. This make more sense than just saying 'countries are disappearing'. The first process is 'global geopolitics'. This is like the spread of democracy as the main idea for government everywhere after 1991. But it also include the power of big countries like the United States, and how other countries like China are challenging them. So it's still about states and power, but on a global level. The second process is 'global normative culture'. This is a very cool idea. It mean there are now global ideas about what is right and wrong, like human rights or protecting the environment. These ideas are not just 'Western' but are discussed everywhere, thanks to glo...

1. Summarize In John Tomlinson's 'Cultural Globalization', he talk about a very important idea. He say that globalization is not just 'Americanization' or what some people call 'McDonaldization'. This is common idea for many people, maybe because we see Starbucks and Hollywood movies everywhere. But Tomlinson argue that this view is too simple. He call the real situation 'complex connectivity'. This is a much better word, I think. It mean that all cultures is more linked and connected than ever before in history, not just one culture (like America) winning and deleting all others. It's like a big web of connections, not a one-way street. A big part of this 'complex connectivity' is what he call 'deterritorialization' of culture. This sounds like a difficult word, but the idea is actually simple. It mean that culture is not connected to one specific place (a 'territory') anymore. In the past, your culture was the culture of...

1. Summarizing the Relationship Between Culture and Globalization Culture and globalization are like two dancers in the same performance—each affects the other’s movements. Globalization connects people, countries, and economies across borders, while culture represents the shared beliefs, values, and lifestyles that shape who we are. When these two forces meet, they create both harmony and friction. Globalization speeds up the exchange of ideas and traditions. Food, music, and language that were once local can now be found almost anywhere. For example, K-pop from South Korea is listened to in Brazil, while American fast food chains have reached small towns in Africa. This cultural flow shows that globalization can make the world feel smaller and more connected. However, this connection isn’t always equal. Some cultures have more power to influence others—often through media, economics, or politics. English, for instance, has become the “default” global language, giving English-speaking...

 What is the relationship between culture and globalization?      LYUKE  려가  1. Summary The relationship between culture and globalization is not a simple "impact-response" dynamic, but rather a dynamic of mutual constitution and co-evolution. Globalization is far more than an economic and political process; at its heart, it is a cultural process because it profoundly influences the creation, circulation, and formation of meaning and identity. The conventional view often portrays culture as a passive victim of globalization, facing homogenization. However, culture actually functions as the active engine and medium through which globalization operates. Our daily cultural practices—from choosing clothing brands to using digital media for communication—are performative acts that construct and sustain global networks. Furthermore, globalization leads to deterritorialization, where cultural practices and identities are no longer confined to local geographical co...