Question

Cultural revitalization is one way for a nation or a people to keep their collective identity from being absorbed into the "industrial strength blender" of globalization.

What statement is closest to the perspective of the author?
a. Globalization results in homogenization.
b. Globalization promotes diversity.
c. Cultural revitalization is unnecessary.
d. The world should seek to have one unified culture.

Answer 1

The author's perspective suggests a fear that globalization could homogenize cultures, but acknowledges that globalization has also led to the resurgence and transformation of local cultures.

Step-by-step explanation:

The perspective of the author closest to the statement that 'Cultural revitalization is one way for a nation or a people to keep their collective identity from being absorbed into the "industrial strength blender" of globalization' is that globalization results in homogenization. The author indicates a concern that globalization could lead to a loss of distinct cultural identities, suggesting a trend towards a more uniform global culture potentially dominated by American corporate capitalism. However, examples given also point out that, contrary to this fear, globalization has in some instances enhanced and transformed local cultures, particularly through the resurgence of cultural identities and the promotion of cultural heritage, as well as the development of global movements that seek to preserve Indigenous and local identities.