HDI (Human Development Index)
A composite measure of a country’s life expectancy
GII (Gender Inequality Index)
A measure of gender inequality based on reproductive health
Cultural diffusion
The spread of cultural beliefs
Global culture
Shared values
Xenocentrism
The belief that another culture is superior to one’s own.
Ethnocentrism
The belief that one’s own culture or country is superior to others.
Global economy
The interconnected system of trade
Global markets
The buying and selling of goods and services across international borders.
Mass media
Communication channels such as television
Mass society theory
The idea that modern mass societies make individuals more isolated and vulnerable to influence from mass media.
Cultural imperialism
The dominance of one culture over others through media
Westernization
The adoption of Western European or North American cultural practices
Americanization
The spread of American culture
Glocalization
The adaptation of global products or ideas to fit local cultures and markets.
Cultural hybridity
The blending of different cultural elements to create new and unique cultural forms.
Homogenisation
The process by which cultures become more similar due to globalization.
Diaspora population
A group of people living outside their ancestral homeland but maintaining cultural connections to it.
Censorship
The suppression or control of information
Firewall
A government or institutional system that blocks or filters internet content.
Tariffs
Taxes placed on imported goods to make them more expensive and protect domestic industries.
International mindedness
Awareness and respect for different cultures and global issues
Digital authoritarianism
The use of digital technology by governments to monitor
Encrypted messaging apps
Communication apps that use encryption to protect messages so only sender and receiver can read them.
Internet freedom
The ability to access and use the internet without censorship
