Inheritance and Learning of Culture
In general, the term "aspect of globalization" can be used to describe a type of worldwide integration that primarily results from the exchange of goods, ideas, worldviews, and most critically, cultural characteristics. According to anthropological theory, culture can either be inherited or taught. In terms of inheritance, this basically means that a particular ethnic group received its traits explicitly from its ancestors, whereas in the case of learnt acquisition, the traits were primarily influenced by other civilizations. In general terms, the process of learning can be said to be a result of the aspect of globalization whereby a given group was largely influenced by the other. This likewise, to some extent, had some impact on the group which originally inherited their cultures passed from their forefathers (Appelrouth & Edles, 2008).
The Role of Technology and Communication
The aspect was evident in the pre-historic times but it has been promoted by the advancements of aspects like transportation and the telecommunications infrastructure in the contemporary world. In the current times, for instance, the internet is highly attributed to the enhancement of communication across the world. As a matter of fact, the world has been brought close by the use of the internet. A good example of the aspect is well defined in the modern times, mostly as a result of intercultural interactions and exchanges of ideas from one given group to the other (Steger, 2009).
Benefits of Globalization
The major benefits associated with the aspect of globalization have been mostly centered on the interdependence of the world economy as well as the overall cultural activities. As such, the concept can be said to be entirely based on aspects such as trade and transactions, the movement of capital and investment migrations, the movement of people, alongside the dissemination of knowledge. Taking, for instance, some regions have preferences for certain commodities but they may be inadequate, hence relying on others for supplements.
Migration and Cultural Impact
Basically, the modern world has been highly characterized by the advanced state of technology and the aspect of industrialization. As such, migration and movement of people from a given region to the other has been inevitable. This has mostly been as a result of the need to acquire and satisfy their preferences which otherwise are not available within their localities. Likewise, in the process of seeking that satisfaction for their needs, people from different cultures get to interact with one another and have a significant impact in terms of their cultural orientations and knowledge.
References
Appelrouth, S., & Edles, L. D. (2008). Classical and contemporary sociological theory: Text and readings. Los Angeles : Pine Forge Press
Steger, B. (2009). Globalization: A Very Short Introduction. Hampshire: Oxford Univeristy Press.
