Can a country modernize and still maintain a unique ethnic and cultural identity? Because of globalization, will all countries look increasingly similar as they develop? This article was interesting...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6157612.stm
2006-12-14 11:41:08 · 7 answers · asked by Brandon 3 in Social Science ➔ Economics
it is a challenge to maintain cultural identity, but it can be done.
at the same time, globalization also brings new cultural aspects to the mix. It's no longer really "Americanization" as America, too, experiences the influx of other global cultural forces.
2006-12-14 12:06:15 · answer #1 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what elements are important to the unique ethnic and cultural identity. The keys to modernization is the efficient use of capital and labor. To efficiently use capital, loans with interest and risk premiums on investments are essential. To efficiently use labor, opportunity and education must be available to all regardless of ancestry, social class, or gender. The west did not have wide acceptance of the efficient use of capital until the industrial revolution, and cultural conservatives are still having problems accepting equality for women.
2006-12-14 21:37:51 · answer #2 · answered by meg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
modern development comes with modern ideas, so there may be some parts being copied along with it. For example, if modern medicine gets results, while traditional gets 50/50, and there was a choice, mostly modern medicine would get picked. The civilizations dump their traditional medicines and adopt the modern one, along with ways to look for the more troublesome diseases rather then following traditional practices, so it'd become a chain of changes.
2006-12-14 19:50:19 · answer #3 · answered by Cory W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As countries "modernize" and become part of the 21st century, it's important not to loose their cultural indentity. It's a big challenge for any country's leaders, but it can be done and should be done.
2006-12-14 19:48:15 · answer #4 · answered by bata4689 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
modernization does not only mean Americanization/westernization. It means getting people up to date with forms of intercommunication. LIke internet, television, email , medicine, etc. Its helps people as well.
NOW yes this invoves trying to keep culture.
2006-12-15 12:55:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Japan, India (an up and comming technological newborn). Many places are very modern, and have not given up their uniqueness.
2006-12-14 19:50:13 · answer #6 · answered by Brandnewshoes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Today what people say modernization is, is Americanization and westernization
2006-12-14 19:46:37 · answer #7 · answered by Rosado 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋