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.

Gay Bombay Comes Out

Gay men in Indian cities aspire to greater visibility and cultural acceptance
Zubair Ahmed
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Species Red List Makes Bleak Reading

Another 2,000 new entries have been added to the list of endangered species in the past year
George Wright
November 18, 2003

In Turkey, a History Lesson in Peace

Why Muslim extremists are frightened by Jews and Muslims living together peacefully
Seyla Benhabib
November 18, 2003

Teochews Can Take Pride in Successes

Teochew-speaking Chinese immigrants should carry on their cultural traditions to ensure future success
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Even in U.S. - 15% Go without Food, 26% without Health Care
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