Globalization has had a considerable effect on the world in the last few decades. While some people believe that these effects are all positive it can also be argued that globalization is destroying the identity of many countries in the world. This is because aspects of our lives such as entertainment, communication, products and business are similar in many parts of the world. This essay will argue that globalization is destroying national identity for three reasons.
Firstly, in terms of entertainment young people are less interested in their local culture and this could have dangerous consequences. If young people do not know about their cultural heritage they will not understand the older generation. As a result, there could be serious communication breakdowns within cultures.
In addition, globalization has produced large corporations which often prevent local businesses from making money. Many people only want to buy branded products from these international companies. Unless governments do something to limit the influence of these companies, local businesses will continue to disappear.
Finally, there is the problem of language. Due to globalization English has become the most important language in the world and many languages are beginning to die out. This is a negative aspect of globalization and could have serious consequences in the future. If everyone has to speak English in the future and not their own native language, the way we communicate could start to change in a negative way.
In conclusion, globalization is having negative effects on national identity and people should focus more on their local culture. If we allow globalization to continue to dominate local cultures, in the future we will have a better world.
Globalization has had a considerable effect on the
world
in the last few decades.
While
some
people
believe that these effects are all
positive
it can
also
be argued
that globalization is destroying the identity of
many
countries in the
world
. This is
because
aspects of our
lives
such as entertainment, communication, products and business are similar in
many
parts of the
world
. This essay will argue that globalization is destroying national identity for three reasons.
Firstly
, in terms of entertainment young
people
are less interested in their
local
culture and this could have
dangerous
consequences.
If
young
people
do not know about their cultural heritage they will not understand the older generation.
As a result
, there could be serious communication breakdowns within cultures.
In addition
, globalization has produced large corporations which
often
prevent
local
businesses from making money.
Many
people
only
want to
buy
branded products from these international
companies
. Unless
governments
do something to limit the influence of these
companies
,
local
businesses will continue to disappear.
Finally
, there is the problem of
language
. Due to globalization English has become the most
important
language
in the
world
and
many
languages
are beginning to
die
out. This is a
negative
aspect of globalization and could have serious consequences in the future. If everyone
has to
speak English in the future and not their
own
native
language
, the way we communicate could
start
to
change
in a
negative
way.
In conclusion
, globalization is having
negative
effects on national identity and
people
should focus more on their
local
culture. If we
allow
globalization to continue to dominate
local
cultures, in the future we will have a better
world
.