Globalization

Globalization is when nations around the world come together based off of increases in technological developments, business improvements, and diversifying cultures. This allows the world to seem connected from technology such as the internet and television. With the internet, we can communicate with others from around the world and therefore the world is connected.

However, problems can occur in globalization, such as cultural imperialism. This is where the balance of the global media flow is weighing heavily on one side, and not much on the other. So we can get more of an influence from countries such as The United States or Japan, but not much of an influence from places such as Argentina. And so because of this, one countries influence is seen being distributed around the world and not really receiving any influences from other countries.

We can see globalization in television such as in the show The Office. The show was an original in the UK and after being such a huge hit there, The US decided to make its own. When it first came out, Americans were unaware that the show originated in the UK, but after awhile were aware of it. However, most Americans don't care for the original UK version, because the humor is much different in the UK than what humor is in The United States. This does however show a blending of cultures which is the main purpose of globalization, as seen in this clip of the actors from the American version of The Office promoting the UK version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6ow4rUNiVw