How can we respond to the cultural impacts of globalisation?

G3 Social Studies - syllabus K336 (Social Studies component), 2027

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See how cultural influences spread, combine or weaken existing practices, and how people and countries choose what to accept, adapt or reject.

• Spread of culture

  Global connections bring cultural ideas, products and practices to people beyond their place of origin.

• Cultural homogenisation

  Cultural homogenisation occurs when cultural products, preferences or practices become more similar across societies.

• Cultural hybridisation

  Cultural hybridisation combines elements from different cultures into an adapted or new form.

• Dilution of culture

  Cultural dilution involves a weakening of cultural practice, knowledge or meaning, especially when it is no longer passed on.

• Individual responses

  People can accept, adapt or reject particular cultural influences while continuing practices they value.

• Country responses

  Governments can welcome cultural exchange, support local culture and restrict selected content at the same time.

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