GLT1 Issues in Behavioral Science - Anthropology Assessment/Task 1
Deana Lenihan
Western Governors University

GLT1 Issues in Behavioral Science - Anthropology Assessment/Task 1
Many changes have occurred in non-developed countries and societies since World War II. Many of these changes are due to globalization. Globalization is the development of integration and interaction among societies and cultures of different nations, a method motivated by international trade and investment and assisted by information technology (Globalization101, 2014, para. 1). Western countries and societies have invaded non-western areas with their beliefs and ways of doing things. This has dramatically changed how non-western societies do business, communicate, dress, eat and conduct life.
The following three examples will demonstrate how globalization has impacted contemporary non-western societies and cultures. The first example will reveal how India’s wardrobe has been westernized. The second example will demonstrate how the introduction of McDonald’s to Japan has changed the way they approach meals. The third example will show how the media drove the Chinese government to allow international adoption.
Example 1
The media and marketplace has caused India’s traditional wardrobe of men and women wearing dress to be quickly left behind and replaced with westernized clothing. The traditional Indian attire is becoming obsolete in both boys and girls and being replaced with (blue jean) trousers via market and cable network (Singh, 2013). Before globalization had an impact on India’s choice of clothing, their traditional wardrobe included fabric in the form of a dress or pants that covered their legs. This fabric was made of fine materials of very vibrant colors. When you visit the marketplace, this type of clothing is all that you would find. Since westernized fashion has taken over