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Writer's pictureERICK VINCENT CARILLO RASAD

Advantages and Disadvantages of Homogeneity of Culture and societies

societies becoming internationally connected as a result of the fast-paced technological advancement.

Globalization has resulted in significant changes, such as the ability for people in one country to

purchase goods available in other countries. As a result, every society is becoming attractively

similar. This, in my opinion, is a positive development. For starters, because of globalization,

foreign fashion is popular all over the world. Every individual is excited to see and experience

new things, which leads to the purchase of products from other countries. Apple, for example, is

a foreign brand for smartphones, and its products are available in nearly every country. As a

result, people can easily buy and operate. Furthermore, it is creating comparisons with

foreigners.




It will come as no surprise to locals if foreigners visit another country while carrying

Apple phones. Second, it allows easy connection of people and the creation of an environment

may lead to tourism. Many people are very particular about their lifestyle.

Whatever they use in their home country, they believe that the same product will not be available

in other countries where they wish to travel. Furthermore, if products are widely available and

affordable throughout the world, they can be easily transported. For example, the Kentucky Fried

Chicken famously known as KFC is a franchise store with the same taste all over the world. As a

result, tourists can have the same experience they would have in their home country.




One issue that may arise as a result of this development is that countries may lose some of their

cultures. For example, most teenagers in our generation prefer to listen to international bands

rather than local musicians. Because music conveys some elements of local culture, teenagers

who only listen to international music lose touch with their own culture. This means that they

will be unable to pass on their culture to future generations. Nowadays, people share more

common interests in sports, entertainment, and even lifestyles. Global trade makes it easier to

consume products from new brand companies in distant countries. Teenagers, in particular,

imitate celebrities and role models by dressing similarly. As a result, the culture has a lower chance

of preserving it in a long run. This is one of the disadvantages, the fact that the existence of various

cultures is what makes the world so interesting and fun. There is less variety of ideas. Different

cultures are powerful experiments in determining how a society might work differently and

providing examples to challenge existing norms and the status quo. They serve as a source of

inspiration for cultural changes.






In conclusion, while there may be a similar ground for culture emerging in society today with

tastes for brands, there will always be a difference. This is primarily due to differences in

language and societies' desire to preserve their roots. As a result, societies and cultures are

evolving at a rapid pace.



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