refers to the spread and exchange of ideas, values, and practices across different cultures around the world. It involves the diffusion of cultural elements such as music, fashion, food, and language on a global scale.
Related terms
Cultural assimilation: The process in which an individual or group adopts the customs and practices of another culture.
Hybridization: The blending or mixing of different cultural elements to create something new.
Cultural relativism: The idea that all cultural beliefs and practices should be understood within their own context without judgment.