McWorld represents global mass culture and the unification by consumerism and transnationalism. Jihad, on the other hand, represents the deterioration of local traditions and histories due to globalisation (Cowen 2002). My idea of how globalisation is shaping the world and cultural identities is a mix of the two. Yes
The vigorous evolution of Chinese contemporary art in the last thirty years has incorporated a decent number of art works that could draw connection to the styles of western avant-garde. Although having been formed and developed in an incredibly fast speed, the stylistic connections could not be purely interpreted as the reconstruction of existing western concepts or elements. Rather, the ways and extents that Chinese artists relate themselves to the western styles could vary. While some might have
acceptable among the illiterate villagers than the intellectual class of Kerala as he tried to different by not heading to market forces through direct relationship with the people. His film. Agraharathil Kazhuthai (1977) made in Tamil, is a pungent satire on the brahminical prejudice and superstition, and his third film Cheriyachente Kroora Krithyangal (1979) revolves around a feudal landlord, who feels endangered by industrialization and Communism, and is shown as a frightened prey of history against
F. Scott Fitzgerald immortalised in his works the spirit of the Jazz Age and the fading away of the Victorian nineteenth century culture. His depiction of the 1920s as a time of decadence, crumbling of old certainties and economy shifting towards the late-capitalism is exuberant and compelling. As a social commentator, he tried to capture this passing moment, the mood of frivolity, hedonism, turning away from the grimness of the war and the hope for a new consumer paradise of 1920s. In Fitzgerald’s
Jack Solomon, author of “Masters of Desires: The Culture of American Advertising,” mentions that “we can conclude that America is a nation of fantasizers, often preferring the sign to the substance and easily enthralled by a veritable Fantasy Island of commercial illusions” (170). America is a society full of consumers. Americans are constantly looking for the next best product. However, there are so many products someone can purchase, so brands have to capture the consumer’s attention. Companies
spurred excitement for the forthcoming sequels to the original Star Wars trilogy, and readied the opening of the new Shanghai Disney Resort. Furthermore, the media conglomerate continues to perform at a high level, despite facing constant pressure in its film and broadcasting holdings. Disney’s ability to create, market, and profit from its intellectual property is supported by a century of widely-embraced characters and internationally popular franchises. Recent success through its acquired brands (Marvel
The men of character were the icons of the past generation. These icons suffered for the human race. The icons of the youth today are film stars and sports persons. The way we present Indian history, heritage, and culture to our youth leaves much to be refined, modified and updated. The great contribution made to the growth of world civilization by ancient India is yet to be explored
He starts “drinking alone now, at night” (Atwood 305) and even “[l]anguage itself had lost its solidity; it had become thin, contingent, slippery, a viscid film on which he was sliding around like an eyeball on a plate” (305f). In bed, he recites his list of obsolete words, which used to give him comfort, but does not anymore (306f). Although his lists of words always manage to calm him, in this case, they
The medical mission has its roots in 1838 in Canton, China, when British, American and Chinese missionaries, physicians and businessman created the 'China Medical Missionary Society.' (IAMS 1992) . Medical missions portray the first attempts of the world humanitarianism which, undeniably, triggered later on global health practices. One of the most significant missionary doctors was Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) whose figure took various status both as an object of commemoration and as a global
Environment and Sociology Sociology can help us to understand how environmental problems are distributed in regions, countries and communities. For example although global warming will affect everyone on the planet, it will do so in different ways to different groups and communities. Flooding kills many more people in low-lying, poor countries, such as Bangladesh, where housing and emergency infrastructures are less able to cope with severe weather than in Europe. In richer countries, such as the