Globalisasi sebagai Fenomen Kebudayaan

Abstract

This paper emphasizes globalization as a cultural phenomenon, one that has repeatedly been neglected
academically. It is better known as an economic phenomenon for its capitalism-related, production-oriented
system and economic growth. Thus, the global economy is no longer affected by nations but the transnational
companies. However, the global economy primarily is a cultural phenomenon. Closely related to economic
globalization is the spread of the Western civilization model which includes Western cultural values, market
economy, production patterns, consumption patterns, and Western lifestyles. Apart from the fact that the model of
Western civilization has its own charm, the dissemination of this model is also embodied by ideological conceit,
namely an attitude that imposes its own cultural values on other parties. This development certainly triggers an
extreme attitude that rejects universal values and retreats into one's own particular culture. To prevent the clash
of civilizations, intercultural dialogue becomes notable. Globalization offers opportunities for cross-cultural
encounters, and therefore the establishment of a “clash of cultures” must be regarded as a myth.

Keywords: Globalization, economy, religion, dialogue, ambivalence