Which one of the following statements is not a cultural consequence of globalisation?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Cultures becoming static and closed to outside influences all the time.
Option (1) Cultural homogenisation. A cultural consequence (Incorrect). Globalisation leads to the rise of a uniform culture, called cultural homogenisation: the culture of the politically and economically dominant society leaves its imprint on a less powerful society. This is one of the cultural effects of globalisation.
Option (2) McDonaldisation A cultural consequence (Incorrect). It is the name given to this homogenisation, with cultures seeking to buy into the dominant American dream.
Option (3) Cultures becoming static and closed to outside influences all the time. Not a cultural consequence (Correct). The opposite is true: cultures are not static things; all cultures accept outside influences all the time.
Option (4) Cultural heterogenisation. A cultural consequence (Incorrect). The same process leads to each culture becoming more different and distinctive.
Note: NTA took the book’s line ‘All cultures accept outside influences all the time’ and turned it into ‘closed to outside influences all the time’. Familiar words can hide a reversed meaning, so read the whole option before you tick it.
NCERT (2025-26): “Cultural Consequences … The consequences of globalisation are not confined only to the sphere of politics and economy. Globalisation affects us in our home, in what we eat, drink, wear and indeed in what we think. It shapes what we think are our preferences. The cultural effect of globalisation leads to the fear that this process poses a threat to cultures in the world. It does so, because globalisation leads to the rise of a uniform culture or what is called cultural homogenisation.… Cultural Consequences … Those who make this argument often draw attention to the ‘McDonaldisation’ of the world, with cultures seeking to buy into the dominant American dream. This is dangerous not only for the poor countries but for the whole of humanity, for it leads to the shrinking of the rich cultural heritage of the entire globe. Cultural Consequences … At the same time, it would be a mistake to assume that cultural consequences of globalisation are only negative. Cultures are not static things. All cultures accept outside influences all the time.… Cultural Consequences … While cultural homogenisation is an aspect of globalisation, the same process also generates precisely the opposite effect. It leads to each culture becoming more different and distinctive. This phenomenon is called cultural heterogenisation.…” |