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jake

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Define cultural imperialism and cultural hybridization, and give an example of each.
 
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Adult illiteracy rates measure the number of college graduates in a country.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

Cultural imperialism is the promotion of one cultural system at the expense of another; cultural
imperialism was prevalent throughout the period of European colonialism, especially as
European religions and political practices were imposed on indigenous populations. Cultural
hybridization refers to the blending of two or more cultural practices. An example is the
introduction of foreign words into an existing language, such as the emergence of Spanglish.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE



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