Cultural Imperialism

What is cultural imperialism?

• the worldwide domination and spread of western culture at the cost of local cultures

• the creation of a dominant global culture at the cost of local cultures

• the worldwide spread of a culture for cultural capital

What are the causes of cultural imperialism?

• globalisation

• political domination

• colonialism

What are the consequences of cultural imperialism?

• economic domination

• endangering cultures

• media domination

Which economic class is the most influenced by cultural imperialism?

• Lower class

• Middle Class

• Upper Class

Why western cultures?

• because of the ingrained ideals left behind by colonialism

• because they're more advanced

• because they're economic superpowers

Think about cultural imperialism in the movies. Which movies are the most culturally dominant?

The popularisation of McDonalds and other such brands is a product of cultural imperialism

• True

• False