As mass communication and transport continue to grow, societies are becoming more and more alike leading to a phenomenon known as globalization. Some people fear that globalization will inevitably lead to the total loss of cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Globalisation has become integrated through the global network of trade, transportation, communication and immigration. It is feared by many to eventually bring an end to cultural

identity

.

However

, I am convinced that not only will globalization help retain and improve local cultures, but it

also

will strengthen cultural bonds between distant communities.

First

of all, people can realise how they are different from others in distant lands, which may lead to their interest in learning about other cultures.

This

means every culture will have to preserve and present its unique features

such

as local cuisine or craftsmanship in order to maintain foreign interest in

itself

the thing named or in question

it

and have something to offer in competition with other communities.

As a result

, a sense of cultural

identity

can be reinforced – even rekindled and restored where it has already been lost.

Secondly

, cultures in different parts of the world familiarise themselves with the ceremonies, food and clothes of other people, it is highly likely that they will begin to improve on their own,

thus

developing more efficient ways of life while retaining their original characteristics.

Finally

,

although

some people might think that the aforementioned “trade” of cultural features can doom the unique

identity

of a culture, they need to consider that

this

will not necessarily result in local people abolishing their culture and fully embracing another.

Instead

, the communication and exchange involved in globalisation can improve understanding and tolerance in the international community, which certainly can help with the conservation of older cultures and their sense of

identity

. In conclusion, I think if the positive aspects of globalisation are considered and stressed, it is not likely to pose any threats to the cultural

identity

of local communities and will

instead

contribute to it in a variety of ways.