Blogging through Invitation to Sociology (2024) - overflow

 The relationship between culture and globalization is one of mutual influence and interaction. From a Chinese cultural perspective, this can be likened to the ancient idea of "融通" (integration and connection), where different cultural elements interact and evolve without losing their core essence. Key Points of the Relationship: Cultural Exchange : Globalization facilitates the sharing of ideas, traditions, and values, much like the cultural exchanges that occurred during the Silk Road era. This exchange enriches all participants, fostering mutual understanding and growth. Cultural Preservation : While globalization introduces external influences, cultures often strive to maintain their unique identities. This aligns with the Chinese value of "传承" (inheritance), emphasizing the importance of passing down traditions while embracing modernity. Cultural Adaptation : Cultures adapt to globalization by blending external elements with local practices. This is r...

The relationship between culture and globalization is complex and closely interconnected, and the two influence and promote each other. Globalization has allowed different cultural elements to interact with each other, bringing new cultural forms and innovations. For example, in areas such as music, film and design, styles that incorporate multiple cultural elements have emerged. This reinvention not only created new forms of cultural expression, but also changed the presentation of traditional culture. Globalization has accelerated the popularization of mainstream languages such as English, making it a bridge for cross-border communication. However, this trend has also put some minor languages and dialects at risk of decline. In the context of globalization, how to protect multilingual culture in international communication has become a key issue. Globalization brings economic growth opportunities to the cultural industry, and the influence of film, music, publishing and other industr...