http://www.globalpolicy.org/empire/analysis/2004/0115plato.htm
http://www.globalpolicy.org/globaliz/cultural/2004/0730exchangeprograms.htm
America is an influential area that it gradually leads to its culture being one that affects the rest of the world. In addition, there are certain icons that associate with the American culture. For example, McDonald’s, Starbucks, or even sports like basketball. I am sure that these logos are not unfamiliar to you as we can find them almost anywhere, even in countries like Singapore. There are 30,000 restaurants in over 120 countries. There is also hard rock café, that is situated in certain countries and they have already become international. Thus, we can say that it is all globalized even if one does not associate it with American culture as they are still known, globally.
On the other hand, it is not just the American culture, many cultures from other places are dispersing but the dominant one is still the American culture. For example, British TV produced shows like, ‘American idol’ and ‘Who wants to be a millionaire’ which possesses a threat to US shows. With that, Disney is also popular not only amongst the kids, but young adults and young adults as well. This is also part of globalization, having the American culture to be rippling outwards, in terms of music, movies, television and even software.
Additionally, conflicts will occur if there is a great cultural value gap. American culture is a mixture of influences and approaches from all around the world.
“In May 1999, a Pew poll found that 71% of Americans agreed that cultural diversity was a "major reason" for America's success”.
http://www.americans-world.org/digest/global_issues/globalization/culture.cfm
On top of that, to show that globalization is taking place and has taken place, the second article states, in the last line,
"It's just like America," he said. "I don't feel so homesick."
Your cultural expert, Yanting!
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