Sunday, November 21, 2010

Globalization and Cultural Imperialism


Globalization can be defined as the international connection of people, cultures, and nations through various tools such as technology and the media. 

One result of globalization is cultural imperialism. This is the idea that the world is becoming a unified culture therefore nations losing their cultural identities in exchange for a world identity.

Started in 2003, America's Next Top Model began as a reality television show in the United States for aspiring models. Now the franchise has over 51 shows around the world in nations such as Germany, Brazil, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Honduras, Nepal, and South Korea. The world of modeling was seen as a western culture, but now thanks to the Next Top Model franchise, modeling is becoming a part of the world's culture.

Thailand's Next Top Model


 

America's Next Top Model
Australia's Next Top Model

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