What Is the Relation Between Culture and Globalization-Kim Gaeun

Globalization exerts broad influences beyond economics, politics, and technology, extending deeply into the cultural domain. The relationship between culture and globalization goes beyond simple homogenization or uniformity of cultures; it can be understood as a complex phenomenon involving cultural diversity and interaction. Throughout globalization, dynamic processes of cultural mixing, creativity, and the rediscovery of local identities have been actively occurring.

First, globalization promotes cultural homogenization. Centered around global media and multinational corporations, Western popular culture, fashion, and lifestyles are standardized, threatening the uniqueness of local cultures and putting traditional customs and languages at risk of disappearing. This phenomenon negatively impacts cultural diversity by diminishing the distinctive values of regional cultures.

However, globalization also enables the respect for cultural diversity and hybridization. The increasingly interconnected world brings people from diverse cultures into contact, facilitating cultural exchange and acceptance. In this process, local traditions combine with global cultural elements to create new cultural forms and identities. A representative example is the emergence of new musical genres blending global and traditional local music. Additionally, international cities serve as spaces where diverse cultures coexist and promote mutual cultural interaction and understanding.

Furthermore, globalization encourages policies and community activities aimed at protecting and revitalizing local cultures. With strengthened local festivals, cultural education, and cultural heritage protection laws, active efforts are being made to maintain regional cultural independence and sustainability despite global influences. This suggests that globalization does not necessarily lead to the disappearance of local cultures but can also foster their reconstruction and reinforcement.

In conclusion, culture and globalization interact with a dual nature. While globalization breaks down cultural boundaries and threatens cultural heritage and traditions, it simultaneously fosters new forms of cultural diversity and exchange. As globalization advances, international cooperation and community participation for protecting cultural diversity and sustainable cultural development will become more important than ever.

References

- Wheatley, M. C. (2024). Globalization and Local Cultures: A Complex Coexistence. Premier Journal of Social Science, 24(4), 1-15.

- Hannerz, U. (1992). Cultural Complexity: Studies in the Social Organization of Meaning. Columbia University Press.

- Pieterse, J. N. (1995). Globalization as Hybridization. *International Sociology, 10(2), 161-184.

- Britannica. (2025). Cultural globalization. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/science/cultural-globalization

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