Since the first traces of human life on earth, the techniques in which people have accomplished tasks have been noticeably different. These differences are a culmination of many things such as clothing, language, and cuisine, which make up ones culture. Cultural identity is defined as a person’s self-conception and self-perception of themselves, and how it fits into a group of people with similar perception. Many different cultures such as Western culture, which the United States reside in, have played an important role in shaping the world today. With the advent of technology that allows people to actively communicate over long distances, cultures have been able to clash more easily. The main cause of these culture clashes has been the increased
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For the past fifty years the world has seen fast food chains originated in the United States venture into the international markets on quests to exploit more bountiful markets. In fact, “of the 19,420 KFCs in operation, 15,029 are located outside the U.S. (Ainsley “How American Fast”). These numbers are extraordinary considering the fast food obesity epidemic that haunts the United States. The one thing that companies like KFC and McDonalds have in common is they have “adapted their menus and ingredients to meet the taste preferences of local consumers” (Ainsley “How American Fast”). This idea is a direct example of how globalization is decreasing cultural identity by combining two cultures together. Not only is one able to continue to get the original items that are seen in the United States, but the companies have found ways to combine their menus with other cultures cuisines to establish food dominance. Having the option for a more culturally acceptable meal can help increase the restaurants following, while also influencing people to venture out of their comfort zones and try an original meal. However, imposing new culture does not only stop with the cuisine, but restaurants even influence other countries values through “serving styles” (Pauline and Amelia …show more content…
Great Britain’s quest for more money led them to take on the burdensome task of colonizing the Americas. In the beginning, certain techniques like how to grow corn was exchanged from the Native Americans to the colonists, however as the colonists saw the chance for exploitation of the land they started to impose their cultural identity on the Native Americans. Eventually, most of the Native Americans in the United States either died or were moved to reservations where they continue to try and preserve their traditions, but with each year that becomes more challenging. The encroachment of our world on the Native American reservations has led many of them to accept a new cultural identity. This can be seen through the fact that “67 percent” of Native Americans earn high school diplomas today (Camera “Native American Students”). For multiple decades, Native Americans have been furiously trying to hold on to their culture, and resist teachings of the Western culture, but the squeezing grasps of the government have now forced them to either integrate or die. Many reservations have now become big tourist spots, with casinos and national parks, to try and reverse the flow of money back to the Native American people. In fact, many Native Americans today are assimilating into Western culture, and are moving off their reservations in search of a better life for themselves and
For the past fifty years the world has seen fast food chains originated in the United States venture into the international markets on quests to exploit more bountiful markets. In fact, “of the 19,420 KFCs in operation, 15,029 are located outside the U.S. (Ainsley “How American Fast”). These numbers are extraordinary considering the fast food obesity epidemic that haunts the United States. The one thing that companies like KFC and McDonalds have in common is they have “adapted their menus and ingredients to meet the taste preferences of local consumers” (Ainsley “How American Fast”). This idea is a direct example of how globalization is decreasing cultural identity by combining two cultures together. Not only is one able to continue to get the original items that are seen in the United States, but the companies have found ways to combine their menus with other cultures cuisines to establish food dominance. Having the option for a more culturally acceptable meal can help increase the restaurants following, while also influencing people to venture out of their comfort zones and try an original meal. However, imposing new culture does not only stop with the cuisine, but restaurants even influence other countries values through “serving styles” (Pauline and Amelia …show more content…
Great Britain’s quest for more money led them to take on the burdensome task of colonizing the Americas. In the beginning, certain techniques like how to grow corn was exchanged from the Native Americans to the colonists, however as the colonists saw the chance for exploitation of the land they started to impose their cultural identity on the Native Americans. Eventually, most of the Native Americans in the United States either died or were moved to reservations where they continue to try and preserve their traditions, but with each year that becomes more challenging. The encroachment of our world on the Native American reservations has led many of them to accept a new cultural identity. This can be seen through the fact that “67 percent” of Native Americans earn high school diplomas today (Camera “Native American Students”). For multiple decades, Native Americans have been furiously trying to hold on to their culture, and resist teachings of the Western culture, but the squeezing grasps of the government have now forced them to either integrate or die. Many reservations have now become big tourist spots, with casinos and national parks, to try and reverse the flow of money back to the Native American people. In fact, many Native Americans today are assimilating into Western culture, and are moving off their reservations in search of a better life for themselves and