Global

Interdependence

World Cultures 11
Final Exam Project

Gino DePaul

Global
Interdependence

Global Interdependence is known as one

country depending on another country for
something that another country might need.
Importing and Exporting of goods and services
contribute to making global interdependence
popular in todays world.

Culture Changes

Over the years, the advancement in

technology has allowed major
changes within cultures around the
world.

Technology also has made

communication easier for people
within different countries and has
allowed growth within each country

The world today has been revolving

around societys image which
triggers pop culture and materialism
because it is seen on television on
an everyday basis

Why do the ideas

matter today?

Thriving Economy
Job Market Increase
Country to Country Relationships
People with common interests
form relationships known
as pop culture

Culture InfluenceEurope

EU- The European Union thinks that service is a special part in

the culture piece of their countries. Concerns arise with the
TTIP in relation to culture.

Turkey- Post WWI there was a treaty set in place known as the
Treaty of Lausanne only certain religions were allowed to
actively practice their religion.

Yugoslavia- The Bosnian War broke relationships with

Yugoslavia and are still not in good standings

Culture InfluenceRussia

Ivan the Great- He was responsible for

centralizing the Russian economy which had a
positive affect
Lenin- He was the creator of the Soviet Union
Stalin- He improved education within Russia

Culture InfluenceLatin America

Conquest- There was

new religion pushed
onto the natives of the
country which created
a negative impact

ColonizationEuropeans overtook
Latin America

Social Pyramid in Spain

(See Right)

Current Issues- No solid

governmental levels

Culture InfluenceAsia

South East Asia- Very Diverse; a mix of Indian

and Chinese
This region is heavily dominated by metal
workers

Oceania- it includes four regions: Polynesia,

Micronesia, Malaysia, and Melanesia

Western Cultures
Domination

Negative Impact on Western Cultures

dominating other cultures for several reasons:
Loosing relationships with our country and its
history
Not knowing relatives from our country other
than immediate family

Protecting Cultural
Diversity

New Zealand- they do not allow their

landmarks to be removed or destroyed
France- they put restrictions on what people
are able to wear in attempt to decrease the
intrusion of other cultures
North Korea- the government has full control
on what the people do within their country

Globalization

Advantages

Disadvantages

Wide variety of products for consumers

larger

Company competition is

Companies have access to broader markets

Increase spread of disease

Investors have a larger selection of investments

countries

Developed v. Undeveloped

Citations

"Global Issues, Africa, Ageing, Agriculture, Aids, Atomic Energy,

Children, Climate Change, Culture, Decolonization, Demining,
Development, Disabilities, Disarmament, Environment, Food,
Governance, Humanitarian, Refugees, Women." UN News Center. UN,
n.d. Web. 07 June 2015.

"Globalization." YouTube. YouTube, n.d. Web. 07 June 2015.

"Secretary-general Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-general."

UN News Center. UN, n.d. Web. 07 June 2015.

"Countries and Their Cultures." Culture of Serbia and Montenegro.

N.p., n.d. Web. 07 June 2015.