Interaction Between Western & Non-Western Culture (Leaving Cert Politics and Society): Flashcards

Social constructs, not fixed geographical facts

Belonging beyond national boundaries to wider world

Movement of people, goods, media, ideas across borders

Orientalism

Irrational, backward, childlike vs rational West

Nollywood, K-dramas, Bollywood, diaspora journalism

Mix of elements from multiple cultural traditions

Local communities adapt global trends to local meanings

Clash of Civilisations

Western, Islamic, Sinic, Hindu

Conflicts within civilisations, cooperation across borders

Secular policies, e.g. headscarf restrictions

Universal principles endorsed by UN

Over-generalises, risks self-fulfilling divisions

Combine local, national, and global elements