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Cultural Homogenization under Transnational Media Conglomerates

Quick fact

A handful of transnational media conglomerates—such as Disney, Warner Bros., and Netflix—control a significant share of global film and television distribution, and their content often carries American cultural norms that can overshadow local traditions.

Why this is interesting

You’ve probably watched the same Hollywood blockbuster or Netflix series as someone on the other side of the planet—but is that erasing the unique cultures we grew up with?