Cultural Nationalism: The Power of Identity and Globalization

This lecture explores the complex relationship between cultural nationalism, power dynamics, and globalization. It delves into the formation of nations, the strategies used to define borders and cultural identities, and the impact of cultural homogenization versus diversity. The discourse on cultural identity, the models of nations, and the emergence of a global information system are discussed. The lecture also examines the role of multinational corporations in shaping cultural domination, the fragmentation and hybridity of cultural flows, and the challenges posed by power relations and inequalities in cultural production.