RTF 10th Blog Globalization

Globalization is the process in which interconnectedness is increased among nations. This process can effect not only the technology seen in that nation but also the cultures and people present there. There are many good and bad aspects to this idea. For starters, it can help allow greater production to come from the industries in places which would not normally have this opportunity. On the contrary, messing with the cultures in poorer nations could permanently alter traditions there and "westernize" those societies for good. One concept, Hybridization, is also used to spread the theory of globalization. Hybridization is where two previously different cultures come together to form a different style culture. Hybridization is also used to decrease the differences between two cultures. An example of this is through the company Wal-Mart. Although Wal-Mart began in the United States, it has now begun to spread to other countries throughout the world. Although one of the issues that came up was how to make it to where different cultures would be as accepting of Wal-Mart as the United States is. Obviously they cannot purchase all of the same goods nor do they have any need to do so. Wal-Mart began joining with companies in India to insure that they were able to provide the country with the best goods possible, thus creating a Hybridized country, a combination between the Wal-Mart we know, and a Wal-Mart suited for India.

Wal-Mart In India