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swpotter12 · **on:** Jul 14, 2018

Drawing on information in current newspapers and magazines, as well as TV and the Internet, apply the concepts of cultural imperialism, nationalism, and cultural syncretism to a region or place experiencing cultural tensions.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Urbanization in the Russian Domain

A) is far below that of Western Europe.
B) was often planned in detail during the Soviet period.
C) did not really increase significantly until the 1960s.
D) was helped by laws allowing unrestricted internal migration during the Soviet period.
E) was discouraged throughout the history of the Russian Domain.

meganmoser117 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 14, 2018

Answer to Question 1

China provides a useful case study, however. Within China, the relocation of Han Chinese into the outer provinces of Tibet and Xinjiang are viewed by many as a form of cultural imperialism; likewise, these areas continue to struggle for their own autonomyif not outright independence. Hence, the promotion of Tibetan nationalism, for example, is clearly visible. In other parts of China, as the country continues to integrate more fully within the global economy, others forms of cultural syncretism are in evidence, such as the increased usage of English and the acceptance of western styles of music and film.

Answer to Question 2

B