Globalization and Modernization on Traditional or Underdeveloped Nations
The Effects of Globalization and Modernization on Traditional or Underdeveloped Nations
David V. Head
Western Governors University
The Effects of Globalization and Modernization on Traditional or Underdeveloped Nations
Introduction
Globalization and modernization are subjects of necessary evaluation when looking at the evolution of traditional or undeveloped nations. This essay will first identify the effect of these phenomenons on the people of Qatar and Native Alaskans. Second, it will discuss the phenomenon in relationship to the Native Alaskan culture. Third, it will analyze this in regard to the cause of the influence, whether it was direct or indirect, intentional of unintentional and whether the effect was positive or negative. Finally, as part of analysis it will discuss what the response of the Native Alaskan culture has been to the influence. Identification: Description of effects on Qatar and Alaskan Native cultures An excellent example of the effects of globalization and modernization of a western culture on a more traditional culture is the effect of the western oil trade on a specific Arab culture. There are 22 countries which make up the Arab cultures, one of which is the culture of Qatar. This is very small, but very rich nation located on a peninsula in the Midwestern portion of the Arabian Gulf (Heritage of Qatar, 2001). According to the Embassy of the State of Qatar (2010), “Qatar experienced the hardship of austere living conditions, harsh climate and famine that killed hundreds of people” (para. 1) before the discovery and export of oil to the west brought prosperity to the region. The same article states after oil was discovered in 1940, nearly 66% of the citizens in the country became employed in the oil industry. Also, electricity, running water, and modern healthcare were brought the country, improving the quality of living and the quality of life of its citizenry bringing
David V. Head
Western Governors University
The Effects of Globalization and Modernization on Traditional or Underdeveloped Nations
Introduction
Globalization and modernization are subjects of necessary evaluation when looking at the evolution of traditional or undeveloped nations. This essay will first identify the effect of these phenomenons on the people of Qatar and Native Alaskans. Second, it will discuss the phenomenon in relationship to the Native Alaskan culture. Third, it will analyze this in regard to the cause of the influence, whether it was direct or indirect, intentional of unintentional and whether the effect was positive or negative. Finally, as part of analysis it will discuss what the response of the Native Alaskan culture has been to the influence. Identification: Description of effects on Qatar and Alaskan Native cultures An excellent example of the effects of globalization and modernization of a western culture on a more traditional culture is the effect of the western oil trade on a specific Arab culture. There are 22 countries which make up the Arab cultures, one of which is the culture of Qatar. This is very small, but very rich nation located on a peninsula in the Midwestern portion of the Arabian Gulf (Heritage of Qatar, 2001). According to the Embassy of the State of Qatar (2010), “Qatar experienced the hardship of austere living conditions, harsh climate and famine that killed hundreds of people” (para. 1) before the discovery and export of oil to the west brought prosperity to the region. The same article states after oil was discovered in 1940, nearly 66% of the citizens in the country became employed in the oil industry. Also, electricity, running water, and modern healthcare were brought the country, improving the quality of living and the quality of life of its citizenry bringing
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