Which American products/corporations have spread to other countries around the world? What is it about American products/corporations that have caused them to spread (as opposed to other products/corporations)?
American products/corporations that have spread to other countries are cotton, bio-insecticides, food places such as McDonalds and Burger King, automotive related products to Mexico, computer accessories to China, civilian aircraft to Japan. American products/corporations are spread so much because America is competitive with products and try to outdo the products of other countries bacuase America likes to be the best.
What positive and negative impacts do these products/corporations have? How could they alter local cultures?
Negative impacts that these corporations have on people are that fast food places can make people who eat there all the time fat. A positive impact would be that when people are in a hurry they can get food to go. These corporations could alter local culture by making Americans lazy because everything they need is always available to them so fat and easily.
Why is the American market so dominant?
The American market is so dominant because of advertisement and how big our market is.
What role do other countries play in cultural globalization? How do other countries contribute to American culture?
Other countries contribute to cultural globalization by buying American produts while America buys products from other countries as well. Other countries contribute to American culture by selling us goods and advertising in our country.
Do you feel uncomfortable or threatened by foreign products? Why or why not? Do you think other Americans are? Why or why not?
I do not feel threatened by foreign products because I believe America needs competition in order for us to come out with better products and to get new ideas.