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Globalisation and the media

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Aspect Key Points Example Evaluation
Cultural globalisation Spread of cultural products and ideas worldwide Hollywood films, K-pop Risk of cultural homogenisation
McDonaldisation (👤Ritzer, 2008) Global standardisation of culture Fast food chains worldwide Leads to loss of local culture
Cultural hybridisation Blending of global and local cultures Bollywood adapting Western styles Maintains diversity while embracing global ideas
Political globalisation Media spreads political messages across borders Arab Spring social media coverage May bypass state censorship but also spread misinformation
Economic globalisation Media companies operate globally Disney, Netflix Dominance of TNCs reduces media plurality

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