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.

Amid Chaos, Citizens Spread Word on Web

In Mumbai, victims and onlookers used technology to describe the attacks
Mei Fong
December 2, 2008

Mice Starting to Win in the Beijing Blogosphere

Citizen journalists confound Chinese officials who hope to shove problems under the rug
Kirsty Needham
December 4, 2008

When Nobody Understands

Hundreds of languages face extinction worldwide
November 13, 2008

Tailored Study Abroad Programs Boom

South Koreans studying abroad enjoy loads of options – including a Korean curriculum
Choe Yong-shik
December 17, 2003

U.S. Urged to Monitor Global Labor Policies

Group: Publicity Key to Ensuring Good Practices
David Brown
January 16, 2004