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Sunday, May 13, 2007
Article from http://chronicle.com/free/v49/i35/35b00701.htm
Globalization overcomes geographical constraints. Just because someone was born in China does not mean he can only live to speak Chinese, listen to Chinese music, eat Chinese food, watch Chinese television and read Chinese books. With globalization, anybody anywhere can take holidays to any part of the world and eat any type of cuisine they desire and have friends from all around the world. We are becoming more and more in control of our cultural experiences and this makes our lives so much more meaningful.
Globalization not only increases our individual right to choose, but also revitalizes cultures through foreign influences. Thriving cultures are forever changing and each generation challenges the one before; and science and technology alter the way we see ourselves and the world.
However this does not mean national identity is gone, because we are not citizens of the world but citizens of our individual countries. But even if there is no longer a clear and definite line of nationality, it might not actually be a bad thing. People may lament the passing of old ways but people choose the modern ways because they are more relevant to our current needs and offer new opportunities that the old ones could never offer.
Cultural Expert, Beatrice
Globalised @ 10:22 PM
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