Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cultural imperialism
Noun
/ˈkʌltʃərəl ˌɪmˌpɪəriˈælɪz(ə)m/
Definition
Cultural imperialism refers to the imposition of one culture over others, often through media, politics, or economics.
Examples
- The spread of Western music and movies around the globe is often cited as an example of cultural imperialism.
- Some argue that the influence of multinational corporations contributes to cultural imperialism by promoting a single global culture.
- Resistance to cultural imperialism can be seen in movements that seek to preserve local traditions and languages.
Meaning
It involves the dominance of a particular culture that leads to the suppression or weakening of other cultures.
Synonyms
- cultural dominance
- cultural hegemony
- cultural colonialism
