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Globalization of Soccer Kicks Local Fans

Posted on February 28, 2008
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Culture and Society
Much to the chagrin of local fans, globalization is helping to create a corporate and commercial image of English soccer that is far from its historic roots.
Keywords: globalization, corporations, capitalism, culture

Global Fashion in Rural Namibia

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Amy VanderZanden
Topics: Globalization, Culture
Countries: Namibia

According to the Christian Science Monitor's January 30 article, Namibia's rug-weaving industry can provide us with a lesson on globalization.

Keywords: Namibia, globalization, culture

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Hollywood Still Seduces the World

Posted on January 30, 2008
Previously filed under: North America, Culture and Society
Despite growing resentment of US foreign policy, Hollywood continues to experience record growth internationally, perpetuating both negative and favorable views of the US.
Keywords: Film, culture, US, trade, markets

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Cosmopolitan Masala - Enriching Diversity

Posted on December 19, 2007
Previously filed under: South America, Culture and Society
Technological innovation and economic advances today require work done by groups of people who share different viewpoints, working together to create new ideas.
Keywords: immigration, culture, diversity, technology

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Americanization or Cultural Diversity?

Posted on June 22, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Culture and Society
The effect of globalization on world cultures is much more complex than it seems.
Keywords: culture, globalization, Americanization, diversity

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High School Lesson Plans: Culture

Posted on September 1, 2006
Previously filed under: Grades 9-12
These resources are appropriate for grade levels 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th.
Keywords: high school, lesson plans, culture

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Primary School Lesson Plans: Culture

Posted on September 1, 2006
Previously filed under: Grades K-2
These resources are appropriate for grade levels Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd.
Keywords: elementary school, Lesson Plan, culture, young

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Elementary School Lesson Plans: Culture

Posted on September 1, 2006
Previously filed under: North America, Grades 3-5
These resources are appropriate for grade levels 3rd, 4th and 5th.
Keywords: elementary, culture, globalization, lesson plans

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Middle School Lesson Plans: Culture

Posted on August 31, 2006
Previously filed under: North America, Grades 6-8
These resources are appropriate for grade levels 6th, 7th and 8th.
Keywords: People, culture, lesson plans, education, middle school

From the Archives

The Bollywood Invasion

Posted on October 10, 2005
Previously filed under: Asia, Culture and Society
Cultural globalization isn't just one-way. Lookout for India.
Keywords: Bollywood, Film, culture

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From Lingua Franca to Global English

Posted on July 29, 2004
Previously filed under: Culture and Society
English has unmistakably achieved global status as the world's lingua franca. How did it get that way?
Keywords: language, culture, English, english as second language

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It Takes a Global Village to Save a Rainforest

Posted on May 19, 2004
Countries: Ecuador
Previously filed under: South America, Success Stories
Helping indigenous people sell handmade products to a global clientele.
Keywords: rainforest, handicraft, deforestation, culture

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What is Globalization?

Posted on November 25, 2003
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
Coming together - globalization means reconnecting the human community.
Keywords: globalization, culture

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Zimbabwe: Irony of Rich Farmers Without Cash

All Africa - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 13:16
ZIMBABWE'S tobacco farmers are having cash problems. They have so much money in their pockets, but cannot buy what they need because it is in the form of cheques.

Ghana: Fisheries Act Forbids Foreign Vessels From Fishing

All Africa - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 12:22
The Ministry of Fisheries has denied allegations by a group, called the Joint Action Against Pair Trawling (JAAPT) that foreign vessels have invaded Ghana's fishing industry and all vessels plying the coastal areas of the country are engaged in pair trawling activities. It says the allegations are simply untrue.

Surplus Rice in Japan 'Could End Rice Crisis'

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 19:44
Selling excess rice held in Japan and imported from the United States would incite a rapid drop in the global price of rice but requires immediate action from Tokyo and Washington, write former editor of The Rice Trader, Tom Slayton, and policy analyst, Peter Timmer.

Half in Ten

OneWorld Daily Headlines - Fri, 05/16/2008 - 19:44
Four prominent American social justice groups are launching a campaign to halve poverty in the United States in 10 years.

Myanmar Farmers May Miss Harvest

New York Times - Thu, 05/15/2008 - 21:34
The timing of Cyclone Nargis, which disrupted farmers as they were preparing to plant, could not have been worse.

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