I will focus mainly on globalization in this entry. So I drew that during one of the lectures I attended last trimester. It is weird and amazing, all packed in one, how globalization has indeed made the world a smaller place. Boundaries crossed, cultures hybridized and suddenly America don't seem so far from here afterall. In Asia, specifically Singapore, all sorts of culture come together and congregate to become one. The western culture has definitely influenced most of our lives here - the way we speak, eat, walk and most importantly, the way we think.Having been raised by my parents who were previously raised by their parents who at that period of time were very much a conservative and quiet lot, I think it is only natural that I would be like them too. Fortunately (I'd say!), the advent of technology and globalization today has made me a more open-minded and liberal person. Having said that, I am very thankful to be living in this period of time where globalization is considered to be at its peak.
It has changed many things over the years, especially in the media industry. As America is known to be the world's most powerful key-players in the media sector, it has spread its influence throughout the world. In Singapore, we have Point of Entry inspired by CSI, which in my opinion, is an epic fail because we lack of talent in both the acting and effects department.
With technology constantly advancing, not only are we able to receive news from all over the world, we also have the power to distribute them massively and reach out to the mass all in the name of fun and the internet.
However, of course there are those who are anti-globalization. Think China and their communist party. The government fear that globalization and the internet would spread democracy into their communistic society. Hence, the internet are very much controlled in China. All I can say to them is "You can run, but you cannot hide." This phenomenal change is stronger than they think they can control. Democracy is on its way to hit mainland China. They may fight and resist, but ultimately, they are just delaying the democratic process. Time will tell.
"In Singapore, we have Point of Entry inspired by CSI, which in my opinion, is an epic fail because we lack of talent in both the acting and effects department."
ReplyDeleteI believe that this is effort on Singapore's part. The media in Singapore is trying to extend their local products and even to something like CSI. Instead of looking down at them, you should applaud their effort. :)
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"The western culture has definitely influenced most of our lives here - the way we speak, eat, walk and most importantly, the way we think."
Anyway I agree with the above statement. America completely has Singapore and other countries like Australia at the mercy of its cultural supremacy. Just observing the number of McDonald restaurants in one of the heartlands in Singapore can be a gauge as to how "addicted" Singapore is to America.
We are always experiencing change. We adapt to the new cultures or experiences we learn from other countries. But have you ever wished that certain things didn't change? If so, what are some of them?
ReplyDeleteLaura, the only one thing I ever wished for is for people to never forget their roots, where they came from, their mother tongue... In a world where almost everything is Americanized, it is sad to see a rising number of people, not knowing their roots. As if that isn't bad enough, they don't even want to care and find out more about it. All they care about is speaking English and impressing people with their range of vocab. It only takes one generation to forget one's roots.
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