Americanization : Economic penetration or cultural threat ?
... inside people's mind. I think that if a culture needs to be protected, then it means it is weak. If a culture is strong, then it must resist all other forms of influence or threat. Robin B. Yes the multinational corporations may be a threat to foreign countries culture. Whith the globalization of the markets, we can expect some cultural changes. It is true for both foreign countries and our own country. For example, Canadian habits and way of life are influenced by French's culture and Chines culture. Many Montrealers adoped Feng Shui as well as many varieties of French's cheeses. Moreover this mutual positive cultural influence, there is economic advantages. Contributing to the economic growth of a country is a treamendous advantage. The Europeans are expanding their markets with a common exchange device. We are doing the same in America with the ALENA treaty. Of course we may influence the Mexicans culture, but they are also playing their songs on our radio stations. Furthermo...