Mahatma Ghandi, An Indian Philosopher - 1424 Words

When one shields their eyes, they refuse to acknowledge the truth, living between walls constructed through lies. The source provided displays such a stance, in regards to cultural distortion, as a result of globalization. Mahatma Ghandi, an Indian philosopher, states, â€Å"I do not want my house to be walled in on all sides and my windows to be stuffed. I want the cultures of all lands to be blown about my house as freely as possible. But I refuse to be blown off my feet by any.† Acculturation is looked upon favourably by the speaker; he attempts to communicate how cultural exchange is a wonderful opportunity, where isolation is harmful and disadvantageous. However, Mahatma Ghandi also communicates that cultural interactions should not result†¦show more content†¦When unequal relationships, favouring the more powerful civilization, form between cultural groups, eventually the other group faces the unbeatable pressures of assimilation. Furthermore, cultural interacti on typically causes the destruction of Native cultures, destining the planet’s vital cultural diversity to vanquish. In addition, prolonged cultural interaction leads to deadly homogenization ramifications. Homogenization and the destruction of Native cultures are the legacy of cultural communication, as well assimilation, as explored accordingly. Assimilation is similar to Spanish conquistadors; its quench to conquer does not recede until all is in his possession. Assimilation refers to the absorption of minority groups into a dominating culture. As result of rampant immigration and country borders diminishing, assimilation is inevitable when cultures interact. With the presence of dominating cultures, minority groups experience political, economic, social and educational pressure to assimilate, and do not have the will to resist, as opposing assimilation is a cause for marginalization. This process is grounds for culture abandonment, and ultimately cultural erosion. Therefore, cultural erosion, seen through assimilation, is caused by cultural exchange. Mahatma Ghandi, as communicated through his words, â€Å"I want the culture of all the lands to be blown about my house as freely as possible.