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Re: Westernization and its effects on culture
Herman van Banning (c-asia-1@amnesty.nl)
Tue, 28 Nov 95 14:29:58 GMT
Shannon Goins <sgoisha@sos.pta.school.za> writes:
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> I am writing a paper on the effects of westernization on traditionally
> non-western cultures. I would be interested to hear opinions about
> the decrease in cultural diversity, as a result of the availability
> of western ideas through the media, tourism, and music.
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> How serious is this? Are there ways to prevent it? What about
> foreign aid workers - does the ability to speak the language of
> the region where one is working help to reduce the risk of imposing
> western cultural values?
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> Any other thoughts related to this issue?
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