The Impact of Globalization on Culture

Running head: THE IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON CULTURE 1

THE IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON CULTURE 2

The Impact of Globalization on Culture

There are many cultures throughout the world, each with their own different beliefs and

values. One culture varies from the other based on these beliefs, which are passed down from

generation to generation. Sooner or later the traditions and behavior patterns of these cultures

are influenced by globalization. "Globalization has existed for many centuries as a process by

which cultures influence one another and become more alike through trade, immigration, and the

exchange of information and ideas." (Arnett, 2002, p. 774) The biggest impact of globalization

on a culture is seen more so among indigenous or non-western cultures. Some examples of these

are the Iranian cultures, Inuit cultures, and the Maasai cultures. The impact of globalization on

these cultures can have benefits or cause harm. It impacts their daily lives and can even threaten

the existence of some of these cultures.

The Iranian culture is a culture that is still being divided by segregation and inequality

between men and women. The women are forced to stick to modest dress codes because "it

allowed men and women to work together without any sexual distraction". (Sonjabe, 2013, para.

5) This however, was not always the case for Iranian women. Before the 1979 Iranian

Revolution, women were considered of high class if they were veiled or covered up. Women

were not forced to have to wear headscarfs. Iran was also a big supporter of receiving military

weapons from the US, which caused a need for large numbers of Americans to be stationed in

Iran for trade purposes. The stationing of the Americans on Iranian territory was starting to have

an effect on the native people. Women were starting to...