Globalization wields powerful influence over societies and cultures. Business travelers and tourists both observe and distribute new ideas. New ideas, interactions, foods and products are tried, then embraced or discarded. With the internet or satellite television, films, publications, photographs, news reports and cartoons can travel instantly, entertaining or angering audiences around the globe. With social media like Facebook or Twitter, individuals offer news and own instant pronouncements on trends. Whether slowly through immigration or immediately online, these connections bring about some convergence of norms on fashion to human rights while also provoking challenges from traditionalists. A global society has emerged, and it’s tightly linked.

'Imam for Peace' Sows Discontent

Attempt to adapt a global religion to local culture brings conflict
Ullrich Fichtner
April 29, 2010

D.I.Y. Culture

Is it time to rethink how globalization impacts culture?
Michael Kimmelman
April 23, 2010

Leave it To Turkish Soap Operas to Conquer Hearts and Minds

Can soap operas mend historically difficult relationships?
Nadia Bilbassy-Charters
April 21, 2010

For Somalis Caught Between Islamists and Weak Government, Fleeing is Only Option

Islamists force Somalis to leave their country
Sudarsan Raghavan
April 21, 2010

Hear Them Roar

Women are today’s shakers and movers
Rana Foroohar
April 16, 2010