Select a brand that has spread globally, such as Starbucks, Coca-Cola, or McDonald's. Define cultural imperialism and Americanization, and use your chosen brand to discuss these processes. What are some ways that local cultures push back against the globalization of American brands?
What will be an ideal response?
Varies, but should include the selection of a brand and the definition of cultural imperialism as the imposition of one dominant culture on other cultures. Americanization should be discussed as the imposition of American culture on other cultures. Cultural imperialism destroys local cultures, and local cultures can be quite resistant to these pressures. This may be expressed by an anti-American sentiment, or simply a preference for the long, ancient history of one's own culture. Further, local cultures can modify impositions from other cultures to create cultural hybrids.
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What is the effect of cultural hegemony on political resistance?
A. The effect is unpredictable since it depends on other factors. B. Cultural hegemony has no effect on political resistance. C. Cultural hegemony blunts political resistance. D. Cultural hegemony actively eliminates political resistance.
Gavin, a social worker, feels that women are still at the lower end of the status hierarchy in the work place. He is most likely to agree with the fact that ________
a. women primarily are into professions such as engineers or physicians b. women tend to hold jobs such as secretary or receptionist c. employers hire women for jobs that require managerial skills d. low-paying jobs are filled equally by men and women
How do we define deviance, and why is it so difficult to define?
What will be an ideal response?
According to the text, which group is more likely to marry outside of their race?
A. Black Americans B. White Americans C. Asian Americans D. American Indians