Ritsuko ArakiI can't agree with this topic. I think globalisation could lead to cultural knowing but it's hard for it to lead to cultural understanding. The difference from them I think is that the former is just knowledge which is something like a surface thing and the latter is to respect each other and as a result, it will lead to mutual support, which is something like a deep thing.
The reason I can't agree with it is just because people are usually trying to protect their own cultures more than others' and no one likes to lose and be disturbed in traditional things. People hold them dear most of all, even though they say globalisation is important to improve the world. Saying and doing don't always accord. That's why I think cultural understanding is difficult.
As you can see, this situation can't lead to global peace. Of course, I can't say strongly it would be sure to happen but I just think so because globalisation hasn't started just now, maybe in these last years. Some people could feel peaceful and happy by it, however, others mightn't feel like that at this moment. If all people felt peace, no war would be happening in this world.
The reason I can't agree with it is just because people are usually trying to protect their own cultures more than others' and no one likes to lose and be disturbed in traditional things. People hold them dear most of all, even though they say globalisation is important to improve the world. Saying and doing don't always accord. That's why I think cultural understanding is difficult.
As you can see, this situation can't lead to global peace. Of course, I can't say strongly it would be sure to happen but I just think so because globalisation hasn't started just now, maybe in these last years. Some people could feel peaceful and happy by it, however, others mightn't feel like that at this moment. If all people felt peace, no war would be happening in this world.
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ReplyDeleteHi Ritsuko! I'm David Santos, I was a student in the Language Centre last term, and, as you can see, I still enjoy reading and commenting the student's posts, which are, almost always, fulll of new ideas and creativity.
ReplyDeleteNow, to what concerns to your article, I have to say that I can not completely agree with you in some aspects.
For example, as I see it, globalisation does lead to a better understanding of different cultures and societies which had remained unknown until now, thus making the world a smaller place by bringing nearer all those diverse perspectives.
However, I share your opinion when talking about achieving global peace through globalisation. I don't think it is possible.
If we (the civilized world, a very small proportion of the global population) want to enjoy the benefits of globalisation, a much bigger proportion must be "creating" all these advantages without getting anything in return, and this fact creates a feeling of resentment among all those inhabitants who work for a "world" who behaves in such an egostistical way with them. Consequently, peace could only be reached in an envoronment of equality where a lot of present-day commodities would be lost. The question is, would you sacrifice all these life's-comforts in order to make more people happy, and, as a result contribute to make the world a better place? And it is at this stage where you will realise if you really want to help mankind or you are just one more "globalised" person, but the decision is, as usual, up to you.
I forgot to tell you thank you very much for your article!
ReplyDeleteI think cultural understanding is difficult as you stated in your article, too.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, globalization leads to cultural understanding because globalization means different cultures or products are beoming connected or similar to each other. In other words, we understand and "accept" other cultures.
i think understanding is difficult, but very important thing for peaceful world.
ReplyDeleteso, we try to understand each other!
World is good because there are many differences and we should try to keep these and defend our cultures but also try to understand and of course respect the others. Any culture is better than other. We are just different.
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