1. Why Does Globalization of Popular Culture Cause Problems?
Folk & Popular Culture
Why Does Globalization of Popular Culture Cause Problems?

2. Where was this photo taken??

3. Threat to Folk Culture Loss of traditional values Clothing
ex. business suits = success

4. Change in role of Women Taliban regime traditional roles
prostitution**

5. Threats to Foreign Media & News
USA, UK & Japan dominate TV industry in LDC’s
Offending traditional values/customs?
AP/Reuters & distribution of information
Balanced & accurate views?
American’s sensationalizing news??

6. The BIG 3 Influences USA United Kingdom Japan Music Sports Fashion
Fast-food
United Kingdom
Fashion
Art
Philosophy
Japan
Children’s TV
Electronic games

7. Environmental Impact of Pop Culture
Uniform Landscapes
Fast-food restaurants (signs, importance of cars)
Negative impacts
Increased demand for Natural Resources
Pollution

8. Modifying Nature
- Diffusion of golf (geographical distribution)