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Cultural Imperialism in Canada
Definition of Cultural Imperialism
The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Cultural Imperialism: The practice of systematically spreading the influence of one culture over others by means of physical and economic domination. Usually involves an assumption of cultural superiority (ethnocentrism) . In Canada, the term is associated with the concern that the power of United States entertainment and communications media tends to marginalize Canadian stories and Canadian experience and reduce Canadians’ ability to communicate with each other. With the spread of satellite television, cultural imperialism is seen as a global problem. See: ETHNOCENTRISM /IMPERIALISM related information in this encyclopedia, in the legal dictionary or in the world encyclopedia of law.
Cultural Imperialism: Resources
Notes and References
- Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Cultural Imperialism. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada
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