The differences between countries are becoming less and less evident, as people all over the world wear the same fashions, use the same brands, have similar eating habits and watch the same TV channels. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
Advantages/ups/favorable outcomes/ pros/
Homogeneous thinking and aspirations among people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds - which is paving way for harmonious relationships
This will help mitigate the possibilities of conflicts
It has become easier for people to travel to different parts of the world to fulfill their travel objectives: jobs, education, leisure, seeking medical attention; establishing business
This has helped proliferate awareness, education, development in various parts of the world
Pitfalls/downsides/cons/ detriments/ unfavorable outcomes/ drawbacks/demerits/ disadvantages/ darker-gray shades
This is leading to demise of distinct cultures, especially of those regions which are economically weaker
Tourism is also losing its charm
Many also term it is a new form of invasion that might lead to neocolonialism
The contemporary times have been witness to the blurring of dissimilarities, in terms of choice of food, clothing and entertainment, across the world. This phenomenon is believed to be having a domino effect, which has appeared in favourable and unfavourable manifestations.
To start with, this trend has come in as a boon for mankind: people all over the world are abandoning their heterogeneous aspirations and tastes and are embracing homogeneity. This evolution has been hailed as extremely beneficial, it is helping people develop a broader and liberal perspective and understanding about other cultures, aiding in bridging the gaps based on culture, ethnicity, geography and nationality, and establishing enduring harmonious relationships among the citizens of the global village. This raises the possibility of resolution of conflicts without firing a bullet, and peace descending on the planet.
Moreover, it is undeniable that this shift towards the global preferences has ushered in an era of unprecedented convenience. Now, people travelling to different parts of the globe to fulfill their objectives of gaining education, finding suitable employment, receiving appropriate medical assistance and intervention and exploring for leisure and enjoyment, rarely need to worry about easily adapting to the alien surroundings, they feel at home anywhere on the planet now.
However, this dilution of distinct aspects of diverse global cultures has a major flaw, it is causing demise of unique traditions and ways of life, especially of the weaker cultures. Many fear this will lead to an irreversible loss of invaluable knowledge that has been accumulated over several ages, for mankind.
Overall, I feel even though this swing towards the global preferences has exposed many customs and beliefs to the possibility of extinction, the advantages derived from this tendency eclipse even the direst of the failings.
