Is globalization the same as westernization?

And today, the same principle applies, though in the reverse direction (from West to East). read more

Globalization is often seen as global Westernization. On this point, there is substantial agreement among many proponents and opponents. Those who take an upbeat view of globalization see it as a marvelous contribution of Western civilization to the world. read more

There is an enormous amount of scholarly literature already on the topic of globalization, including a lot regarding the lack of specificity around the term";globalization" itself. read more

No. Globalization is simply the integration of trade over the borders of nation-states. Westernization implies the acceptance or imposition of western ideas, western values, western purposes, etc. read more