Why Does Globalization of Popular Culture Cause Problems? Folk & Popular Culture Why Does Globalization of Popular Culture Cause Problems?

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Threat to Folk Culture Loss of traditional values Clothing ex. business suits = success

Change in role of Women Taliban regime traditional roles prostitution**

Threats to Foreign Media & News USA, UK & Japan dominate TV industry in LDC’s Offending traditional values/customs? AP/Reuters & distribution of information Balanced & accurate views? American’s sensationalizing news??

The BIG 3 Influences USA United Kingdom Japan Music Sports Fashion Fast-food United Kingdom Fashion Art Philosophy Japan Children’s TV Electronic games

Environmental Impact of Pop Culture Uniform Landscapes Fast-food restaurants (signs, importance of cars) Negative impacts Increased demand for Natural Resources Pollution

Modifying Nature - Diffusion of golf (geographical distribution)