As we began to analyze globalization and hone in on how we look at cultures we see the importance in identifying how it is occurring. Are we becoming one big glob of beings on this Earth and experiencing life in the same manner like homogenizing? Or is it more about each individual from each nation bringing something new to the table and seeing how we are supposed to live in a different life like heterogenatity?
Originally thinking about this I instantly wanted to think that we are all becoming one. That the ideas, restaurants, fashions, traditions, and beliefs are all slowly altering into the same western pattern. Then I truly encouraged myself to look beyond just this nation. The globe encompasses so much more than my ideas or even the ideas of my American next door neighbor. We both carry unique backgrounds and hold a plethora of nationalities within ourselves. I do believe the world and many people in it enjoy preserving their heritage. Even though there are some that grow lazy to the idea of keeping up with traditions, I feel a vast majority of nations do not. Opening your eyes to the all of the194 countries that dwell within this planet. I have learned in a previous class that certain cities in Canada are holding legislation to keep French in the public schools and on their street signs. I know in my experience in studying abroad in Spain the rich history in the streets and museums along with the traditional food specific to Spain are what make it thrive. And that barely touches the surface. Being different is a beautiful thing and as humans I believe we are drawn to it. Life is not just the USA...
in Wisconsin...
in Stevens Point...
at a university...
While each of those aspects can be impacted by globalization, there is an entire globe out there that is changing but the humans in it are still grounded in their intrinsic, distinct, and cultural roots. And many of them enjoy sharing the elements that make them grow. In the article I attached, it explains how Latinos are living in the United States but are loving the culture they came from and embracing it just as much here as in their homeland. Some of those ties being their music, food, and strong families. It goes through different people's point of views on what they feel is important to keep from their culture. Although challenging, I believe trying to understand diversity with a cultural relativistic approach encourages others to open up more and dive into globalization beyond an economic stand point.
Article(It includes a slideshow of pictures) -->http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/15/preserve-hispanic-cultural-traits_n_965340.html#s363163&title=Strength_Of_Family
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