Chpt 13: In the McDonald's chapter, I learned that when businesses spread internationally, it's important for them to recognize and adapt to their local customs. The author explains how globalization is incorporated within large companies and food chains. It’s interesting seeing the differences in American culture versus Chinese culture. I noticed that citizens of Hong Kong primarily use McDonald's as a social space to sit and catch up, while here in the US, we use it as a fast food restaurant. This made me realize that it’s the local cultures that represent global influence in globalization.
Chpt 14: Chapter 14 introduces readers to how globalization affects the everyday lives of immigrants. When immigrants leave their country, they still carry a piece of the culture with them through their language and traditions. This made me realize that someone can belong to multiple places at the same time, instead of having to choose one identity. Immigrants maintain different traditions, social interactions, food customs, and beliefs. As they travel, they must adapt to their new environments’ cultures to be welcomed in the community. In this chapter, I learned how identity is shaped through cultural exchange and the movement of people throughout the world.
Chpt 57: The author in Chapter 57 explains that culture and religious practices are reshaped as they spread globally. Meditation was often removed from many original cultures to be reshaped for new audiences. In my opinion, I see both positives and negatives with this. This allows practices to become more accessible to people, so it’s easier to engage with. On the other hand, it has the potential to weaken deep cultural significances. The chapter has made me reflect on how globalization can make complex traditions simpler as they expand worldwide.
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I like how you pointed out that globalisation isn’t just things spreading, but changing depending on the place. The McDonald’s example is really interesting. I didn’t realise how much it’s used as a social space in Hong Kong, which I think shows how local culture actually shapes global brands.
I also agree with what you said about identity in Chapter 14. It’s not like people have to choose one culture, they kind of live between both, which makes globalisation feel more complex than just moving somewhere new.
For Chapter 57, I think you explained well that there are definitely positives, like making things like meditation more accessible, but also downsides because some of the original meaning gets lost. I think it really shows that globalisation isn’t simple and that it changes things in different ways depending on the context.
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