Cultural Imperialism

Cultural Imperialism on the Internet
by Seongcheol Kim

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to review the cultural imperialism argument in terms of the developments of the Internet through some case studies. In trying to explain problems of global unequal flow of media including the Internet, the cultural imperialism argument seems to be uniquely helpful. However, because of the structural differences between the Internet and traditional forms of mass media, it may not be appropriate to apply the argument to the Internet. Furthermore, it can be said that the cultural imperialism argument has some limitations in the research of not only the Internet but the other new interactive electronic media.

Popular Culture

This site list offers links that raise questions about American popular culture in a global context. It includes links discussing “cultural imperialism”—the domination of other cultures by products of the U.S. culture industry. And it contains links to sources of resistance to this process, including popular culture(s) produced in various countries around the world.

John's blog on Cultural Imperialism

This site originates from the UK and gives visitors a chance to post their views/opinions. This excerpt was posted on November 19, 2003 about his encounter with cultural imperialism.

Cultural imperialism?
by Phil Taylor

In this article he is defending cultural imperialism to the third world countries. Philip M. Taylor is Professor of International Communications at the University of Leeds, UK. He was the first historian to be allowed into the archives of the British Council.

How Baseball Helped Children and Saved Lives in Afghanistan

Spirit of America reports that the great American game is loved by Afghan youngsters.

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