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Do you agree with the opinion that Globalization leads to the shrinking of the rich cultural heritage of the entire globe? Elaborate your answer with two suitable arguments.

Globalization not only affects the political and economic spheres but they also affect the culture of the economy. The cultural effect of globalization leads to the fear that this process poses a threat to cultures in the world. It is done because the globalization leads to acceptance of uniform culture all around the world which will culture homogeneity.


The rich and heritage culture of the society is being shrunk and it is evident in many of the changes that have been brought up in the society.


• The popularity of a burger or blue jeans, some argue, has a lot to do with the powerful influence of the American way of life. Thus, the culture of the politically and economically dominant society leaves its imprint on a less powerful society, and the world begins to look more like the dominant power wishes it to be.


• Homespun khadi kurta is converted to blue jean and also it is dominated by societies all over the globe. The young are forced to the situation that they don’t even know to wear the kurta which is traditional dress in India.


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