Question
Some people say that increasing business and cultural contact between countries brings many
positive effects. Others say that it causes the loss of national identities.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Answer
In the twenty-first century, the world feels like it has become smaller as we can now travel from one
country to another in a matter of hours, and people from all walks of life move around the globe to
start new lives. However, with all these people moving from place to place, and all the associated
business and cultural interchange, it is argued that traditional cultures are dying. This essay will
examine both views.
The modern era has brought the people of the earth closer together. There is less violence and more
social harmony than ever before, and this is in part due to the fact that the people of the world have
been united. Economic relationships and cultural exchange have brought us all closer together and
prevent us from falling too far apart. It seems laughable that there could be another world war, for
example, because we are now dependent upon each other. So much of our peace and prosperity is
due to the close relationships our nations now have.
However, it must also be noted that there are some downsides to the era of globalization. Trade,
technology, and culture have brought our countries closer together, but we are not in an equal
relationship. It is the culture of the wealthiest nations that spreads around the world, and when this
happens, existing cultures are lost. On almost every continent, people listen to American music,
watch American movies, and wear American-style clothes. Their own ideas are fast becoming
historical relics as the world becomes depressingly homogenous.
In conclusion, there are obvious benefits to the business and cultural exchanges between the
countries of the world, but there are also some great losses. On the whole, it is probably the
positives that outweigh the negatives, but both need to be considered.
