What is the relation between culture and globalization? - Jeong Jinseo

1. Summary


Today's globalization has become a huge trend that goes beyond just trade between countries and shakes our identity and values. Cultural globalization is a phenomenon where ideas, meanings, and values spread around the world and expand social networks. Digital technology has enabled certain cultural content to become deeply embedded in the daily lives of people worldwide. Cultural globalization is not just about exchanging cultural product. Modern developments in transportation, tourism, and mass human movement are key drivers of cultural propagation. In this process, we sometimes face problems with the identity and integration of existing societies.


2. Insight

When I learned about globalization, I had two insights. First, an individual's cultural identity is crossing the boundaries of a country. In the past, a person's cultural identity was almost identical to the culture of their country. But now, as we routinely consume global content through various global media, individuals share universal trends beyond the culture of any specific country. This has become an important part of shaping individual identities. Second, I realized the contradictions of globalization. I vaguely thought that as globalization progressed, everyone would become similar and differences would disappear. But when the unique culture of a region spreads globally, people may instead ask, "What is our true identity?" Globalization brings us closer but also makes us more aware of our differences.

3. Discussion

Two fundamental questions still remain. First, aren’t we ambivalent about "culture that’s easy to consume" versus "culture we actually have to live with"? We enthusiastically embrace the influx of attractive cultural goods spread through media. But why are we so exclusive and defensive about cultures brought by people who must live alongside us, such as migrants and refugees? In the end, it feels like the "globalization" we want is just comfortable content to enjoy at home, avoiding the real responsibility of coexisting with others. Second, I thought I was following global trends, but could it be that I’m actually trapped in algorithms designed by media giants? There’s also the question of whether we’re being pushed to consume only the commercial culture protected and reshaped by the logic of capital.


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